Kapp AST 305B Automatic Hob Tool Sharpening Machine – Year 1979

Kapp AST 305B Automatic Hob Tool Sharpening Machine – Year 1979

Machine specifications are as follows;
Max Clamping length 27.56″ / 700 mm
Max workpiece diameter capacity 11.8″ / 300 mm
Max table traverse 21.56″ / 550 mm
Max Diameter Grinding wheel 12″ / 300 mm
Max Center height 6.1″ / 155 mm
infinitely variable table speed:
-for deep grinding 30-1000 mm / min
-For surface grinding 3-16 mm / min
infinitely Variable flute lead angle 0-45 degrees
Infinitely variable flute Lead (as ordered) 24″ to 00
or 12″ to 00
Grinding Spindle speed 2200 rpm
– on request 1000 – 4000 rpm
axial Grinding spindle adjustment 16.54″ / 420 mm
Vertical grinding Head adjustment 11.81″ / 300 mm
indexing spindle taper morse 4 or steep taper 40
pre-selectable single infeeds 0-9999
Machine dimensions length depth height 118″ x 82″ x 93″
Machine weight 7500 lbs/ 3000 kg

Machine is equipped with the following:
Allen Bradley PLC Control (updated with PLC by Northeast Tech)
Coolant tank and filter
automatic cycles
auto dressing
full enclosure
index plates
work arbors
change gears
Gauges
wheel flanges
Full books and manuals
lots of extras

Kapp Model AST 305B automatic Hob tool sharpening machine. 12″ Diameter x 27″ part tool length capacity, fully automatic wet or dry grinding , straight or spiral gash , vitrified or plated wheels can also be used. Machines are fully tooled

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