ANCA Motion SparX Erosion Generator
9kW Double ended erode/grind spindle
ANCA FastLoad automation package for increased productivity
PCD (Poly Crystalline Diamond) tools are created using diamond as the main cutting substrate. This can be in the form of traditional brazed inserts along the cutting edge, or more recently, veined, chevron or full PCD round tooling. Owing to its extreme hardness, PCD tools are well suited to high wear applications in cutting non-ferrous materials, including aluminum alloys, plastic and metal composites (CFRP, PRP, GRP), graphite, timber, stone and glass. They are increasingly popular due to their much longer tool life compared to conventional cutting tools. Growth in the PCD tool market has been double that of standard carbide cutting tools over recent years, making it an outstanding opportunity for tool manufacturers looking to be active at the leading edge of cutting tool technologies
The new ANCA Motion SparX Erosion Generator uses the latest best-in-class Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor power electronics for Wide-bandgap switching speeds. When compared to equivalent componentry, the mega-amp per pulse technology enables ANCA customers to broaden the power range they can access and utilize. The ANCA Motion SparX Erosion Generator exhibits superior performance over the range of Extra-Heavy Roughing to Ultra-Fine Finishing operations, utilizing Nano and Pico-pulse technology for high energy-density ablation. This enables vastly superior controllability, providing our customers with optimised feedrates, superior surface quality and drastically reduced cycle times. This pulse precision allows erosion that ranges from ultra-low energy pulses for exceptional ultra-fine finishing, through to high energy pulses for fast material removal
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2020 ANCA Motion SparX Erosion Generator with AMD5x Servo Control and EtherCAT connectivity Pico-pulse Technology Adaptive Spark Control (ASC) Intelligent Adaptive Control (IAC)
The ANCA EDG3 contains many new and novel approaches to increase the performance of the erosion process. Utilizing the AMD5x EtherCAT servo system, the machine and generator have not only been co-developed, they are also synchronized, enabling a real time and adaptable erosion processes. This allows the AMD5x and CNC system to intelligently monitor and optimise the erosion in-process, increasing tool quality while reducing cycle times. Unlike our competitors, the ANCA EDG3 is able to enhance the closed-loop processes by modifying the CNC kernel in real-time, extending the closeness and adaptability of the intelligent erosion controls.
Adaptive Spark Control (ASC)
Intelligent Adaptative Control (IAC)
Diversity in capabilities is a key strength of the EDG3. Building on ANCA’s heritage of market leading application software for rotary cutting tools, the EDG3 application software ensures it is equipped to tackle the wide and varied range of PCD, carbide and HSS tools used across all industries. With a market leading pedigree in PCD drills and endmills, the ANCA EDG3 is optimised for creating complex fluted and shear tooling with ease. Incorporating ANCA’s well known ToolRoom suite of software, the ANCA EDG3 is well equipped to the whole range of tooling. From stepped reamers for automotive, twist drills for aerospace, multi-insert routers for wood working or profile routers and micro drills for the 3C industry, the EDG3 software equips you for all likely challenges.
Dual function erosion and grinding
EDG3 has the flexibility to perform both erosion and grinding operations in the one setup. This makes it a highly adaptable machine capable or manufacture and resharpening not only PCD tools, but also solid carbide and HSS too, meaning your business is better equipped to respond to the varying needs of your customers over time.
X and Y Linear Scales
For increased performance in high quality PCD, HM and HSS tooling, the ANCA EDG3 comes standard with linear scales on both the X and Y axes. A proven accessory, linear scales maintain the accuracy and repeatability of the grinding and erosion process enabling the creation of perfect tools.
Electrode Dresser
Micron precision in the electrode profile and runout will ensure optimal erosion processes. The integrated post mount dresser inside the EDG3 facilitates electrode dressing and is supported by simple setup with easy to use application software.
Premier Collet System
ANCA’s own Premier Collet System ensures micron accuracy for tool runout, with 3 different size options to handle tools up to 40mm shank diameter.