iCTS - The Intelligent Compliant Tooling System

Hi-automize offers the compliant tool holder iCTS for machine-integrated or robot-based automation of finishing processes, such as grinding, honing, lapping and polishing. The tooling system can be integrated into existing machine systems and processes without intense additional effort.


Our customers come from the automotive, turbomachinery, medical technology and further high precision manufacturing sectors!


Value

The tooling system iCTS is characterized by a sensitive bearing, which applies an adjustable, constant contact force to the component.


This enables the automation of fine machining processes. The iCTS system also automatically compensates for tool wear and referencing errors between tool and workpiece.

  • Applications

    • The iCTS permits surfaces with tribological, fine mechanical and optical functions to be produced on complex tools and molds as well as functional surfaces 
    • Milling marks and machining grooves can be eliminated in a reproducible way
    • Range of applications extends from rough grinding to high-gloss polishing
    • Grinding, lapping and polishing tools can be used

  • Advantages

    • Plug & Play solution for grinding and polishing on conventional milling machines 
    • Machine independent
    • Easy and flexible contact force adjustment
    • Programming with milling CAM software
    • Technical advice and possible job shop process 

  • Technical specifications

    • Spindle interface: 20 mm , more on request (HSK-32-100 or  others)
    • Force adjustment: Air pressure (0-40 N), spring modules (5-50 N)
    • Max. spindle speed: up to 35.000  1/min **
    • Max. stroke: 5 mm (others on request)
    • Tool orientation: Lead-/Tilt angle +/- ...45°
    • Collet diameter: 3, 6 mm (more on request)
    • Tool length: 150 mm

    ** valid for the balanced variant of the iCTS

Success Story

SYMPLEXITY - A European Project for Finishing Automation

The iCTS was used as a key technology for automated finishing of complex surfaces with abrasive tools!

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