Helios KFS 250

CNC Gear Tool Sharpening Machine

10.000"

Max Diameter Rating

12.000"

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- and helical-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 250-SS) and helical- and spiral-gash hob sharpening (KFS 250-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.
Integrated crane for assisted loading of larger hobs.
Pneumatic tailstock provides clamping pressure while grinding.
Accessible machine spindles for easy setup.

Centrifuge filtration system provides clarity level of 2 to 5 microns:
Integrated into the machine bed for footprint optimization and shop floor cleanliness.

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 250 Technical Specifications

Maximum workpiece diameter rating 254.0 mm 10.000 in
Maximum work swing diameter 305.0 mm 12.000 in
Maximum workpiece length rating 305.0 mm 12.000 in
Maximum grinding wheel diameter 254 mm 10.000 in
Minimum grinding wheel diameter 50.8 mm 2.000 in
Maximum radial travel 280.0 mm 11.024 in
Maximum tangential travel 200.0 mm 7.874 in
Maximum center distance - work to grinding spindle 305.0 mm 12.000 in
Minimum center distance - work to grinding spindle 25.0 mm 0.984 in
Maximum distance - work spindle to tailstock 635 mm 25.000 in
Number of gashes 1-99 -
Maximum spindle speed 12,000 rpm -

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