Twin-column surface grinding machine—Matrix Machine Tools, booth B-6948

The company's twin column surface grinding machine is a three-axis CNC machine that uses a Siemens 810D control. The machine is said to provide submicron accuracies at a production machine cost. It can be used as a surface, creepfeed or in high speed grinding applications. The machine has a cast iron base and columns, and weighs 10,000 kg. It is completely enclosed and includes fume extraction capability. While ballscrews on all three axes are standard, linear motors are available as an option. The machine is offered with a standard horizontal spindle or optional vertical spindle