The Perfect range of surface grinders already provides machines with grinding capacities from 150 x 450mm through to 1,600 x 6,000mm, along with rotary-table horizontal-spindle ring grinders with diameters up to 600mm. Now, all models from the 250 x 500mm machine to the largest are available in the new Perfect DT Series with a new touchscreen control.
Simon Rood, director and general manager of Erith-based
RK International Machine Tools Ltd, which has worked with Perfect in the UK and Ireland for the past 10 years, said: “Built on the established and proven machine construction of the conventional series, the DT Series provides a more productive surface grinder that offers superior machine control for the operator, via a touchscreen system that features several grinding cycles installed as standard — including traditional surface grinding, criss-cross grinding, and plunge grinding cycles.
Furthermore, ‘autocross stroke adjustment’ via the LCD touchscreen panel is also standard, as opposed to manually set machine travel stops. With this new technology from Perfect, the level of skill required to run the DT Series is not as demanding as with earlier models.
“Most conventional Perfect surface grinders are equipped with the AD5 NC automatic downfeed control option, which involves physical buttons to create the most simple of cycles. The DT Series now features automatic downfeed as standard , with all data inputs for the material removal and machine travels carried out on the touchscreen display.
“Moreover, to assist in keeping the working area cleaner and safe, the backwater splash shield is standard equipment, while a clear viewing window forms the machine’s table safety guard. Fully enclosed machine enclosures are available, including coolant mist filtration for increased machine operator safety.
“As well as the dedicated DT control, the mechanics of the DT series surface grinders have been updated. For example, the ‘Column Series’ machines (1,000 x 500mm to 2,000 x 700mm) feature an upgraded hydraulic motor for the X-axis, along with a twin-cylinder arrangement to increase safety and productivity, and a steplessly variable hydraulic system. It was speaking with our customers regarding what improvements could be undertaken to bridge the specification between the entry-level machines to the Perfect ADP, PLC-based machines that led to the launch of the DT Series.”