Agathon AG 

EVO COMBI

EVO COMBI

Evo Combi - 4-axis grinding center for machining indexable inserts on the circumference with 2 protective chamfers in one setting

• Proven construction with good visibility and roof mounting option for peripheral devices
• Extended travel ranges and swivel angles for the production of parts without reclamping
• Fast, durable B-axis
• Powerful, low-maintenance direct drives on the X, Y and C axes
• Internal and external dressing devices can be combined
• Cup wheel diameter 400 mm
• The grinding room is separated from the handling room
• Two pallets in the work area for separating raw and finished parts

User friendliness

• Good insight
• Tool headstock close to the front of the machine for better access
• Consistent Agathon operating philosophy and software
• Unique, domain-specific programming language for indexable inserts
• Easy reteach
• Proven, perfectly integrated automation
• Comprehensive range of training courses for programming, operation and maintenance

Selected options

• Electro-erosive conditioning process (PowerGrind)
• Robust U-axis for in-process cleaning, sharpening and profiling
• 2D force measurement system for normal and tangential force for process definition, optimization and control
• Extensive connectivity and data management options
• Vision system for part alignment and spot detection

Evo Combi - Outstanding advantages

• Low cost per workpiece
• Shorter grinding times thanks to very high removal rates
• Short non-productive times thanks to agile handling and internal dressing
• Complete machining without reclamping
• Uniform, compatible Agathon tools
• Fast product change through offline programming and graphic simulation
• Up to 50% cycle time reduction with PowerGrind
• Low maintenance components

Flexibility in terms of material and process

• Machining on both sides without reclamping
• Larger swivel angles and travel ranges for significantly more geometries
• Free combination of different dressing processes
• Wide range of applications: IC 3.96 mm to OD 100 mm
• All common indexable insert materials
• Reduced energy consumption through consistent eco-design

Highest availability

• High level of autonomy with 16-fold pallet storage
• State-of-the-art, low-maintenance drives
• Short changeover times
• Designed and manufactured in Switzerland
• Faster, more competent and more efficient tele and service on site