EWAG / Ewag AG CNC Tool Grinding and Laser Machining Centers

Swiss precision tool grinding and laser machining centers EWAG / Ewag AG: LASER LINE ULTRA, COMPACT LINE, PROFILE LINE, LASER LINE PRECISION, WS 11, and RS 15 series for cutting tool manufacturing.

High-Precision Laser Machining Centers EWAG LASER LINE ULTRA

The LASER LINE ULTRA is a high-end CNC laser machining center for force-free material ablation without thermal stress. Picosecond laser pulses machine ultra-hard cutting materials including PCD, CVD-D, and CBN. Eight CNC axes produce complex tools in a single setup.

LASER LINE ULTRA series for force-free ablation of PCD and CVD diamond tools
Machining chip breakers, micro-drills, dental burs, and indexable inserts
Picosecond industrial laser source, 8-axis kinematics, LaserSoft programming
Assemblies: telecentric f-theta lenses, scan heads, protective window modules

Compact CNC Tool Grinding Machines EWAG COMPACT LINE

The COMPACT LINE is a high-performance compact CNC tool grinding machine for indexable cutting inserts. Multi-axis grinding on a low-vibration base produces inserts from carbide, cermet, and PCD/CBN. Plug-and-play tooling systems enable very short setup times.

COMPACT LINE series for indexable insert fabrication in small to large batches
Grinding carbide, cermet, ceramic, and super-hard PCD or CBN insert profiles
Six CNC axes, low-vibration mineral base, integrated workpiece robot loading
Components: high-precision spindle bearings, collet chucks, rapid-change tooling

Five-Axis CNC Grinding Centers EWAG PROFILE LINE

The PROFILE LINE is a high-precision 5-axis CNC grinding center for interchangeable cutting insert geometries. Solid gantry design with linear glass scales and HSK 50 spindle ensures accuracy. Integrated FANUC robot provides autonomous multi-shift production.

PROFILE LINE series for high-volume automated profiling of pre-sintered inserts
High-precision grinding of complex insert contours, threading inserts, and dies
Solid gantry frame, HSK 50 motorized spindle, 6-station wheel changer magazine
Assemblies: FANUC articulated robots, wheel dressing units, optical tactile probes

Compact CNC Laser Production Centers EWAG LASER LINE PRECISION

The LASER LINE PRECISION is a compact CNC laser machining center for super-hard cutting tools and inserts. Short-pulse green fiber laser and Laser Touch Machining technology process diamond tools. It handles rotary tools up to 200 mm diameter with high accuracy.

LASER LINE PRECISION series for rotary tools and inserts in PCD, CVD-D, and CBN
Laser shaping of miniature end mills, stepped reamers, drills, and profiling tools
Green 532 nm fiber laser source, Laser Touch Machining kinematic beam steering
Components: fiber laser generator modules, protective optical windows, servomotors

Universal Manual Tool Grinding Machines EWAG WS 11

The WS 11 is a universal manual tool grinding machine for miniature precision tools and watchmaking components. Hydrostatic grinding spindle and integrated measuring optics allow precise machining and inspection. The WS 11-SP variant grinds spiral and helical flutes.

WS 11 series for miniature toolmaking, watch components, and medical instruments
Manufacturing and regrinding micro-drills, miniature end mills, and precision punches
Hydrostatic grinding spindle bearing, integrated ISOMA optical tool measuring microscope
Accessories: high-precision spindle quills, indexing heads, fine swivel vises

Six-Axis Universal Manual Precision Grinders EWAG RS 15

The RS 15 is a universal manual 6-axis high-precision grinding machine for tool production and regrinding. Low-vibration grey iron base, wheel dressing, and optical projector provide sub-micron accuracy. Clamping systems accommodate rotary tools and inserts.

RS 15 manual series for tool manufacturing and precision regrinding workshops
Grinding turning tools, profiling insert blanks, boring bars, and form cutters
Six kinematic movement axes, built-in optical profile projector, wheel dressing unit
Accessories: TA 55 universal clamping heads, diamond grinding wheels, digital readouts

EWAG / Ewag AG Tool Grinding and Laser Systems Overview

Swiss machine tool pioneer Ewag AG engineers high-precision CNC laser machining centers of the LASER LINE ULTRA and LASER LINE PRECISION series, compact CNC tool grinders COMPACT LINE and PROFILE LINE, and manual precision grinders WS 11 and RS 15.

Serving tooling, micromachining, watchmaking, and medical manufacturing, machines feature low-vibration mineral machine bases, hydrostatic spindles, and picosecond laser generators. Modular architecture adapts working envelopes to demanding tool fabrication.

Technical Selection Guidelines for Grinding and Laser Centers

Machine selection depends on tool geometry, blank hardness, and planned production volumes. Automated volume grinding of pre-sintered indexable carbide inserts matches COMPACT LINE and PROFILE LINE centers with robotic handling.

Ultra-hard diamond PCD, CVD-D, and CBN tools require thermal-stress-free processing on picosecond LASER LINE platforms, while delicate micro-tools and miniature watch punches run on legendary WS 11 hydrostatic manual grinding systems.

Picosecond Laser Ablation and Laser Touch Machining Dynamics

Utilizing ultra-short picosecond laser pulses, LASER LINE machines achieve cold ablation of ultra-hard materials without thermal stress or micro-cracking in diamond grains.

Patented Laser Touch Machining steers focused beams tangential to tool profiles, creating razor-sharp cutting edges with radii under five microns. The force-free process eliminates mechanical tool deflection, allowing intricate chip breaker patterns on delicate indexable inserts.

Multi-Axis Grinding Kinematics and Rapid Tooling Systems

Compact tool grinders COMPACT LINE and PROFILE LINE leverage high-resolution digital feed drives guided by advanced Fanuc CNC controllers.

The machine layout features high-frequency motorized grinding spindles with automatic wheel pack changers and plug-and-play clamping adapters that reduce setup changeovers to mere minutes. Real-time thermal expansion compensation preserves sub-micron tolerances during long production runs.

High-Precision Micromachining on WS 11 and RS 15 Platforms

Renowned manual grinders EWAG WS 11 and RS 15 remain international benchmarks for manufacturing miniature rotary cutting tools in watchmaking and medical engineering.

Hydrostatic spindle bearings ensure smooth rotation with zero measurable radial runout, while built-in ISOMA optical measuring microscopes allow operators to inspect micro-drill and profile tool geometries directly on the machine without unclamping the workpiece.

Automated Manufacturing Cells and Industrial Robot Integration

For high-volume indexable insert manufacturing, EWAG machine tools integrate articulated 6-axis FANUC industrial robots and multi-level pallet storage systems.

Automatic HSK 50 grinding wheel pack exchangers, laser tool integrity inspection sensors, and automated chuck cleaning nozzles enable reliable multi-shift unattended production in modern cleanroom tooling environments.

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