2014 Chevalier B818III Profile Grinders With 4th and 5th Axis Rotary Indexor and Robotic Loading

Chevalier SMART-B818 III surface grinder converted to a 5 axis CNC grinder with an Epson 6 axis robot attached.
Base machine specifics
o Chevalier SMART-B818 III surface grinder
o Control system SMART – conversational with various grinding profiles
o Machine dimensions Height 83”, footprint 82”x81”, weight 2662 lbs.
o Max Grinding Length – Longitudinal 18”
o Max grinding width crosswise 8”
o Max grinding height 12”
o Table working size 8”x18”
o Wheel size 8”x1/2”x1-1/4”
o Spindle speed 60hz 3450rpm / 50hz 2850 rpm
o Spindle Motor 4HP
Modifications
o Magnetic chuck replaced with Haas rotary base table.
o Haas rotary head with 5C collect, pneumatically actuated, is mounted on the rotary table.
o Grinding cabinet has been stretched 6” in the front to allow for Haas head clearances.
o Control has been updated to run as a 5 axis CNC grinding machine.
o G-Code programmable with variable programming option enabled.
o Side door is pneumatically operated for robot access.
o Machine can be returned to original configuration by removing the Haas units and reinstalling a magnetic chuck.
Robot specifics
o Epson S5-A701PR 6-axis robot.
o Epson TP1 teach pendent.
o RC90 robot controller.
o Epson RC+5.0 software.
o Epson vision system.
o Robot ceiling mounted inside 3-1/2” square tubing safety cage with interlocked doors.
o HMI user interface controls robot functions.
o Schunk compensator end effectors.
o Dual Festo slide end effectors with grippers.
o Robot and cage attach to the Chevalier grinder to load parts through the pneumatic side door.