Helios KFS 100
CNC Gear Tool Sharpening Machine
4.000"
Max Diameter Rating
6.000"
Max Length Rating
AAA
AGMA Quality

Equipped for heavy-duty sharpening of high-speed steel (HSS) and carbide tools:
Capabilities include bore- and shank-type tools, straight-gash hobs, milling cutters, and shaper cutters.
Designed for use of vitrified, CBN or diamond abrasive (resin-bonded or plated).
Optional spur and helical shaper cutter sharpening (KFS 100-SS) and helical- and spiral-gash hob sharpening (KFS 100-S).
Capabilities to meet AGMA AAA specifications.
Ergonomic and intuitive considerations for operator accessibility:
Easy-to-use software with conversational programming and storage of cutter data.
Fanuc CNC control of all four axes for automation-assisted setup while maximizing accuracy and repeatability.
Compact Fanuc CNC panel with touch-screen color display that stows into machine for safety and footprint optimization.
Pneumatic tailstock provides clamping pressure while grinding.
Accessible machine spindles for easy setup.
Maintenance ease with single-piece design for access to all machine systems.
Coolant filtration system integration into the machine bed to provide a 40% smaller footprint.
Precision and control with pre-loaded linear guideways.
Compact
Minimal footprint for maximum production.
Intuitive
Conversational programming for quick, easy setup.
Premium
Quality components and construction.
Capable
Equipped to sharpen variety of tools, hobs, and cutters.
Bolstering your quality and productivity.
Equipped for heavy-duty sharpening of high-speed steel (HSS) and carbide tools of both bore- and shank-type including straight-gash hobs, milling cutters, shaper cutters, and many others.
KFS 100 Technical Specifications

Maximum workpiece diameter rating | 101.6 mm | 4.000 in |
Maximum workpiece length rating | 152.4 mm | 6.000 in |
Maximum grinding wheel diameter | 101.6 mm | 4.00 in |
Minimum grinding wheel diameter | 50.8 mm | 2.00 in |
Maximum grinding travel | 320.0 mm | 12.598 in |
Maximum radial travel | 190.0 mm | 7.480 in |
Maximum tangential travel | 100.0 mm | 3.937 in |
Maximum center distance - work to grinding spindle | 240.0 mm | 9.449 in |
Minimum center distance - work to grinding spindle | 50.0 mm | 1.969 in |
Number of gashes | 1-99 | - |
Maximum grinding speed | 12,000 rpm | - |
Helios Gear Products
635 Schneider Dr,
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 931-4121
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