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Big Tool Co., Ltd. / Xin Fully Automatic Drill Grinding Machine
➀Purpose
With conventional manual grinding, issues such as quality inconsistencies due to variations in operator skill levels,
as well as increased grinding time and training burdens, had become major challenges.
Therefore, by introducing Big Tool’s desktop fully automatic drill grinding machine, the “Xin,”
we aimed to reduce setup time for grinding a wide variety of products and standardize grinding operations,
thereby stabilizing quality, reducing the workload, and addressing labor shortages.
②Key Points for Implementation
The “Xin,” a fully automatic drill grinding machine manufactured by Big Tool,
achieves consistent grinding quality that is not dependent on the operator's experience thanks to its full automation.
With a memory function capable of storing and managing 160 grinding settings,
it is possible to easily recall grinding conditions for a wide variety of drills,
which has led to simplified setup procedures and eliminated reliance on individual operators.
Furthermore, intuitive operation via illustrated displays on the touch panel
has created an environment where even new operators can quickly become proficient in grinding operations.
③Examples
・Quantified and standardized the “fine-tuning of angles” and “determination of thinning profiles” previously performed by skilled operators
・Reduced variations in grinding quality caused by operators and maintained stable cutting resistance
・Significantly reduced setup time for grinding a wide variety of drill types
・Enables even new operators to achieve consistent grinding quality, reducing training requirements
④Results
・Grinding accuracy has stabilized, leading to reduced variations in machining quality and fewer product defects
・Grinding processes for different drill types have been standardized, simplifying on-site operations
・Variations in grinding quality caused by operators have been minimized, leading to more consistent regrinding accuracy
・A single machine can now grind multiple types of drills, including flat drills, promoting more efficient tool utilization.
・In-house grinding operations have expanded, leading to cost reductions for previously outsourced grinding work.
・A system has been established that allows grinding tasks, which were previously dependent on specific individuals, to be shared among multiple operators.
