KELLENBERGER® 1000

The ultimate expression of the Swiss ethos.

The KELLENBERGER 1000 universal CNC OD/ID grinding machine represents the ultimate expression of the Swiss ethos: a technical tour-de-force encompassing every facet that has come to define KELLENBERGER, a premium Hardinge brand, as the world leader in grinding design, precision, and quality. KELLENBERGER 1000’s clean, sleek, and modern design confidently relays its ability to handle the most demanding universal grinding tasks required for today’s rigorous manufacturing requirements.

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Main specifications
Distance between centres mm inch 1000 / 1600 40 / 63
Grinding length mm inch 1000 / 1500 40 / 59
Centre height mm inch 200 / 250 / 300 7.87 / 9.84 / 11.81
Weight of workpiece between centres kg lbs 150 / 200 / 300 330 / 441 / 660
Load on chucked work Nm lbft 160 / 320 / 750 118 / 236 / 553
Mains voltage required 3 x 400 V / 50 Hz / 3 x 460 V / 60 Hz 3 x 400 V / 50 Hz / 3 x 460 V / 60 Hz
Power consumption depending on equipment A A 35-63 35-63
Space required / length x width mm inch 3600 x 2050 / 4600 x 2050 141.73 x 80.70 / 181.10 x 80.70
Longitudinal slide: Z-axis
Travel mm inch 1170 / 1670 46.06 / 65.74
Rapid traverse speed m/min ipm 20 787
Resolution µm µinch 0.1 0.004
Wheelslide: X-axis
Travel mm inch 365 14.37
Rapid traverse speed m/min ipm 10 393
Resolution µm µinch 0.1 0.004
B-axis
Resolution ° ° 0.00002° 0.00002°
Swiveling range ° ° max. 240 max. 240
Wheelhead general
Drive motor water-cooled kW hp 10 13.4
Peripheral grinding wheel speed m/s ft/min max: 45 max: 8860
Wheelhead Universal
Grinding wheel dimensions, lefthand side mm inch 400 / 500 16 / 20
Grinding wheel dimensions, righthand side mm inch 300 / 400 / 500 12 / 16 / 20
Wheelhead Tandem-type
Grinding wheel dimensions, lefthand side mm inch 400 / 500 16 / 20
Grinding wheel dimensions, righthand side mm inch 400 / 500 16 / 20
Wheelhead Diagonal
Grinding wheel dimensions, lefthand side mm inch 400 / 500 16 / 20
Grinding wheel dimensions, righthand side mm inch 400 / 500 16 / 20
Internal grinding attachment
Bore for spindles up to mm inch 120 4.72
HF spindles MFM rpm hp 10 / 15 13.4 / 20.1
Rotational speed 1224 / 42 min-1 rpm 42‘000 42‘000
Rotational speed 1242 / 60 min-1 rpm 60‘000 60‘000
Workhead Standard / Direct drive 200 / Direct drive 300
Rotational spindle speed min-1 rpm 1-1000 / 1-1000 / 1-500 1-1000 / 1-1000 / 1-500
Internal taper MT5 / MT5 / MT6 MT5 / MT5 / MT6
Short taper holder, outside ° ° ISO 702-1: Size 5 / Size 5 / Size 8 ISO 702-1: Size 5 / Size 5 / Size 8
Micro-adjustment sec sec ± 1.5' ±60
Tailstock
Internal taper MT4 MT4
Retraction of sleeve mm inch 49 optional 79 1.96 optional 3.15
Micro-adjustment µm µinch ±75 ±6
CNC control system
FANUC Fanuc 31i Fanuc 31i

The ergonomics of the KELLENBERGER 1000 grinder allow for maximum visibility of the grinding process through premium laminated safety glass.  The machine is centrally arranged and every interface is optimized for complete user control, input, and comfort.  The KELLENBERGER 1000 grinding machine is housed in a fully enclosed, three millimeter-thick case that facilitates internal grinding wheels of up to Ø 125 mm.

Applications:

  • Wafer production in the semiconductor industry
  • Capto grinding
  • OD production grinding
  • Universal ID/OD cylindrical grinding
  • Additionally, high-tolerance advanced defense manufacturing, next-generation aerospace engineering, and life-saving advancements in the medical industry are just some of the countless applications in which the KELLENBERGER 1000 grinding machine facilitates in large-scale production manufacturing and continued innovation.

The new KELLENBERGER 1000 universal ID/OD grinding machine combines functional design with high-precision technology. Hydrostatic guides guarantee maximum dimensional accuracy in grinding tasks with interpolating axes.

High positioning speeds and accuracies are assured by direct drives for the rotary axes. Generous X and Z axes strokes in combination with the platform concept for grinding head positions and dressing systems ensure universality and allow application-specific configurations.

The proven integral transportation concept (hook machine) has been retained and reduces machine commissioning times and ensures a compact installation area. Durable hydrostatic guides and energy-efficient concepts guarantee a highly secure capital investment.

The following may be added to the KELLENBERGER 1000 for further increased manufacturing capacity:

  • Increased coolant pressure up to 10 bar
  • Interface for fire extinguisher system
  • Automatic door drive
  • Replacement aid for grinding wheels and tailstock

FANUC control system 31i-B

  • FANUC 31i-B with 19″ touch display
  • Intuitive operation thanks to BLUE-Solution with Object-Guide
  • Clear, self-explanatory screen pages
  • Integrated automatic calculation of technology

Automation STEP – the universal solution for all machine series

The loaders of the STEP series were developed for the KELLENBERGER 100 and 1000 as well as for the VOUMARD 1000. The STEP is designed for shaft parts up to Ø 100 mm, length up to 650 mm and max. gripping diameter 80 mm, as well as for chuck parts up to Ø max. 230 mm. The STEP loader was designed for workpiece weights of max. 5 kg in alternating operation (length up to 280 mm) and 15 kg in single part operation.

Five pallets with a size of 340 x 650 mm bring high autonomy in production. Interchangeable gripper heads facilitate quick changeover between shaft and chuck parts. The loader is equipped with a Siemens Simotion control with setup wizard for quick changeover to a new workpiece. The STEP loader can be retrofitted to all suitable machines.

 

Automation FLEX – the customizable pallet automation system

The FLEX loader for chuck and shaft parts increases the flexibility of the KELLENBERGER 100 and 1000 series, which offer a wide range of configuration options for the most diverse grinding operations. It enables automated processing of shaft parts up to Ø 100 mm, length up to 600 or 1000 mm (depending on machine version) and max. gripping diameter 80 mm, as well as chuck parts up to max. Ø 230 mm. The FLEX loader was designed for workpiece weights of max. 5 kg in alternating mode (length up to 280 mm) and 15 kg in single part mode.

In the stacking module, 10 pallet spaces of size 400 x 600 mm or 1000 mm (depending on machine version) are available. Devices for shaft or chuck parts can be inserted into the pallet frame. The machine is loaded via a telescopic line gantry. An automatic hatch closes off the machine room during machining to ensure the thermal stability of the machine. To reduce energy consumption, the speed of the FLEX is automatically adjusted to the cycle time of the processing machine. Like the STEP, the FLEX loader is equipped with a Siemens Simotion control with setup wizard for quick changeover to a new workpiece. The Flex loaders can be retrofitted to all suitable machines.

 

In addition to the universal loaders shown, many other automation solutions are available in the Kellenberger portfolio. For special requirements, the Kellenberger specialists develop customer-specific solutions.