POLISHING. AUTOMATED.

iCTS - The intelligent tool system

Automated finishing with consistent quality – flexibly integrable into existing machines, systems and production processes.



iCTS automates demanding finishing processes such as grinding, honing, lapping and polishing. The adaptive tooling system compensates for component tolerances and delivers reproducible results.


Precise

Constant engagement

Repeatable results

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND IT

A feel for repeatable results

The heart of iCTS is controlled tool compliance. It automatically compensates for component tolerances and contour deviations during machining while maintaining constant tool contact.



The result: stable processes, consistent surface quality and repeatable results - even with demanding geometries.

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND IT.

All details at a glance

You can find integration options, application areas and technical data in our iCTS product brochure.

EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE.

Precise technology. Made in Germany.

Thanks to its compliant mounting, the iCTS tool system enables precise and controlled adaptation of the tool to the component surface.

The contact force can be precisely adjusted. This enables even demanding finishing processes to be automated reliably.

Tool wear and deviations in tool and workpiece referencing are compensated automatically.

  • Applications

    • Manufacture of functional surfaces with tribological, precision-mechanical or optical properties
    • Machining of complex tools, molds and functional component surfaces
    • Reproducible reduction or removal of milling marks and machining grooves
    • Wide range of applications, from rough grinding to high-gloss polishing

  • Advantages

    • Plug-and-play solution for automated grinding and polishing on conventional milling machines
    • Machine-independent and flexible to use
    • Simple and precise contact-force adjustment
    • Programming with standard milling CAM software
    • Technical consulting and contract machining on request

  • Technical specifications

    • Spindle interface: Ø 20 mm; other versions available on request, e.g. HSK 32–100
    • Force adjustment: pneumatic via air pressure (0–40 N) or via spring modules (5–50 N)
    • Max. spindle speed: up to 35,000 rpm**
    • Max. stroke: 5 mm; other versions available on request
    • Tool orientation: lead/tilt angle up to ±45°
    • Collet diameter: configurable; other versions available on request
    • Tool length: 150 mm

    ** Valid for the balanced version of the iCTS.

A SUCCESS STORY

SYMPLEXITY – Human-robot interaction for automated polishing

The iCTS was used as a key technology for the automated finishing of complex surfaces with robots.

CONTACT

Would you like to automate your finishing process?

Send us information about your component, your current process or your automation idea.Together, we will discuss the next step that is right for you.