Polycrystalline Tool Grinder
The new FC-500D is a larger, more versatile machine than the FC-200D. In addition to all the capabilities of the Model FC-200D, the Model FC-500D features vertical grinding spindle travel, a wheel travel range of 500 mm and an oscillation stroke of up to 70 mm.
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Both machines are designed for the economical manufacturing and regrinding of cutting tools made from PCD, PCBN, CVD, tungsten carbide and other materials. They can grind angles and radii on standard and special turning and milling inserts, boring tools, grooving tools and many types of special turning tools. The FC-500D is also designed for grinding reamers, drills, endmills, and multi-step form tools. Their rigid construction and a 3HP variable speed grinding spindle allow for vibration-free grinding and fast stock removal. The worktable moves rapidly into and out from the grinding position by a pneumatic
Both models feature a unique video optical system with 15-120x (zoom) magnification and a 12 inch monitor. This provides for a higher magnification and/or a larger field of view than most machine-mounted optical comparator systems. In addition, the system moves with the worktable for easy setup and for inspection during and after grinding.
Model FC-200D
The FC-200D features a unique video optical system with 15-120x (zoom) magnification and a 12 inch monitor. This provides for a higher magnification and/or a larger field of view than most machine-mounted optical comparator systems. In addition, the system moves with the worktable for easy setup and for inspection during and after grinding. Controls are placed for ease of use, and the work table infeed handwheel can be fixed in position on the RH side or the LH side, depending on operator preference.
Come and visit us for a demonstration.
A Model FC-200D is available at Rush Machinery for sample grinding, demonstrations and hands-on grinding.
We maintain a comprehensive stock of spare parts and technicians are available for on-site service and repairs.
Design Features
One-piece cast iron base provides extra rigidity
and minimizes vibration.
Infeed slide and grinding head slide use Schneeberger precision linear ways for accuracy and long life.
Oscillation is adjustable in position, stroke and frequency.
Heavy duty cross table pivots with two pairs of precision (ABEC-7) angular contact bearings.
Cross table pivots up to 240 degrees with two adjustable positioning stops and quickly locks in any position.
Video Optical System, with a 15x - 118x (zoom) magnification range and a 12-inch monitor, allows for measurement and inspection of radii from .001" to .375" (.025mm to 9.5mm).
Optical System moves with the worktable for easy setup and for inspection during or after grinding.
- The scale shown on the video monitor can be used to represent increments for various applications. The zoom optics
- provide magnifications from 15x to 118x. The magnification can be adjusted, using a sample of known size, and locked
- so that the scale will accurately show the desired increments. The "1" on the scale can represent: 1/32" (74x),
- 1/16" (37x), 1/8" (18x), 1mm (58x), .5mm (116x), .050" (46x), .020" (115x), etc..
Work table moves rapidly to and from the grinding
position under pneumatic control.
- Controls are placed for ease of use; the work table infeed handwheel can be fixed in position on the RH side or the
- LH side, depending on operator preference (RH mounting shown).
Standard Equipment for Model FC-200D
 | Push button controls for stroke length & position |
| Pneumatic locking brake for workhead pivot |
| Video optical system with 15-120x zoom and 12 inch monitor |
| (2) halogen machine lamps |
| 53 gallon flood coolant system with paper roll filter and (2) 5 micron cartridge filters |
| 3 HP variable speed (1000-4000 rpm) grinding spindle |
| Variable grinding force (0-450N) |
| 2-axis digital readout for infeed (.00005"/.001 mm increments) and angle (0.05 degree increments) |
| Variable speed oscillation (0-50 strokes/min) |
| (1) grinding wheel adaptor |
| Solid quick-clamping fixture and work piece holders for 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" & 1-1/4" square shanks |
| Hex key set: .9, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 mm |
| Open-end wrenches: 27 mm x 32 mm, 23 mm x 26 mm, and 8 mm x 10 mm |
| Set of (7) leveling bolts and pads |
| Central lubrication system (manual) |
| Instruction and parts manual |
| (2) days at your facility for setup and training by Rush Machinery personnel |
| One-year warranty |
Optional Equipment for Model FC-200D
Brake truing device with offset bracket to mount in quick-clamping fixture
Round tool grinding attachment with 0-60 rpm variable speed drive and 24-position dividing plate. Comes with (23) ER40 collets to hold from 3 mm (1/8") to 26 mm(1") shank size
Universal quick-clamping fixture rotates 360 degrees and inclines -20 to +20 degrees in two planes to allow conical relief, cylindrical relief, or a combination of both. (Standard quick-clamping fixture is solid - for conical relief only). Includes 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 1" square work piece holders
Specifications Model FC-200D:
Tool Processing Size Ranges: • Tip grinding radii: Adjustable - 0 to 60mm (2.36") • Oscillating straight grinding: Adjustable - 0 to 34mm (1.34") long strokes
• Spindle speed & power: Adjustable 1000-4000 rpm, 3 HP, 3 phase, 220/440V @ 60 HZ
• Wheel oscillation frequency: Adjustable - 0 to 50 strokes per minute
• Wheel oscillation stroke: Adjustable - 0 to 34mm (1.34")
• Wheel stroke range: 200mm (7.87")
• Wheel inclination: Adjustable from -3 to +25 degrees
Work Table:
• Cross table clamping surface: 210mm (8.27") x 160mm (6.30"), with (4) "T" slots
• Cross table slides travel: up to 95mm (3.74")
• Controlled infeed travel: up to 55mm (2.29")
• Rapid travel to and from grinding position (pneumatic): up to 80mm (3.15")
• Cross table swiveling angle: Up to 240 degrees with (2) adjustable positioning stops; quickly locks in any position
• Cross table hand wheel divisions: 0.0002" or 0.005mm
• Work Table infeed hand wheel divisions: 0.00005" or 0.001mm
• Grinding force: Quickly adjustable from 0 to 450N (101 lbs.) - pneumatic cylinder
Video Optical Measuring System: 15x to 118x (zoom) magnification range with 12" monitor.
Digital Readout Unit: Two-axis; Infeed - 0.001mm or 0.00005" (switchable); swivel angle - 0.05 degrees (3 minute) increments.
Coolant System: Capacity - 200 liters (53 gal.) with paper roll filter (primary) and (2) 5 micron cartridge filters (secondary).
Central Lubrication System (manually operated): Capacity - 0.75 liters (25 oz).
Equipment Weights and Dimension:
• Machine Weight: 3520 lbs. (1600 kgs.) net; 4050 lbs. (1840 kgs.) crated
• Machine Dimensions: 49" (125 cm) wide x 55" (140 cm) deep x 81" (205 cm) high; Crated: 55" (140 cm) wide x 63" (160 cm) deep x 75" (190 cm) high
• Coolant System Weight: 440 lbs. (200 kgs.) net; 616 lbs. (280 kgs.) crated
• Coolant System Dimensions: 30" (75 cm) wide x 49" (125 cm) deep x 30" (75 cm) high; Crated: 32" (80 cm) wide x 51" (130 cm) deep x 35" (90 cm) high
For Full Model FC-200D PCD Grinder Specifications, click here: machine specs FC-200D (word document)
or machine specs FC-200D (pdf file)
Model FC-500D
Standard Equipment for Model FC-500D
| Pneumatic locking brake for workhead pivot |
| Video optical system with 15-120x zoom and 12 inch monitor |
| (2) halogen machine lamps |
| 53 gallon flood coolant system with paper roll filter and (2) 5 micron cartridge filters |
| 3 HP variable speed (500-4000 rpm) grinding spindle; 130mm (5.12”) vertical travel |
| Variable grinding force (0-450 N) |
| 2-axis digital readout for infeed (.00005”/.001mm increments) and angle (0.05 degrees increments) |
| Variable speed oscillation (0-50 strokes/min) |
| (1) grinding wheel adapter |
| Solid quick-clamping fixture and work piece holders for 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1” & 1-1/4” square shanks |
| Hex key set: .9, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10mm |
| Open-end wrenches: 27mm x 32mm, 23mm x 26mm, and 8mm x 10mm |
| Set of (7) leveling bolts and pads |
| Central lubrication system (manual) |
| Instruction and parts manual |
| (2) days at your facility for setup and training by Rush Machinery personnel |
| One-year warranty |
Optional Equipment for Model FC-500D
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- Round tool grinding attachment with #40 taper spindle and fine adjustment of angle. Comes with
- 24-position index plate and removable tail center: Other tapers available upon request.
Brake truing device with offset bracket to mount in quick-clamping fixture
Round tool grinding attachment with 0-60 rpm variable speed drive and 24-position dividing plate. Comes with (23) ER40 collets to hold from 3 mm (1/8") to 26 mm (1") shank size
Universal quick-clamping fixture rotates 360 degrees and inclines -20 to +20 degrees in two planes to allow conical relief, cylindrical relief, or a combination of both. (Standard quick-clamping fixture is solid - for conical relief only). Includes 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 1" square work piece holders
Specifications for Model FC-500D:
• Grinding spindle: Variable speed 500-4000 rpm, 3 HP, 230/460v, 130mm (5.12") vertical travel
• Grinding wheel size: 150mm (6") diam. x 25-45mm (1.30"-1.77") deep x 40mm bore
• Grinding wheel oscillation frequency: 0-48 strokes/min., infinitely variable
• Grinding wheel oscillation stroke: 0-70mm (2.75"), infinitely variable
• Grinding wheel stroke range: 500mm (19.70")
• Grinding wheel inclination: 0 to +27 degrees (at any height setting)
• Maximum radius ground: 60mm (2.36")
• Maximum swiveling angle of worktable: 240 degrees
• Cross table clamping surface: 210mm (8.27") x 160mm (6.30"), with 4 slots
• Cross table handwheel division: .01mm or .0002"
• Cross table travel: 95mm (3.74")
• Table infeed: up to 160mm (6.30") travel; handwheel divisions of .001mm or .00005"
• Variable grinding force: 0-450 N
• Video optical measuring system with zoom; 15x to 120x magnification range
- • 2-axis digital readout unit: Radius setting (infeed): .001mm/.00005" increments (switchable)
- Swivel angle reading: .05 degrees (3 minutes) increments
• Needle bearing slideways (Schneeberger) on worktable infeed and grinding wheel travel
• Machine weight: 2160 kgs. (4752 lbs.) net; 2680 kgs. (5896 lbs) crated
- • Machine dimensions: 210cm (83") wide x 190mm (75") deep x 220cm(87") high
- (crated): 220cm (87") wide x 200cm (79") deep x 200cm (79") high
• Coolant system: 200 liter (53 gal.) cap. with paper roll filter and 5 micron cartridge filter
- • Coolant system dimensions: 75cm (30") wide x 125cm (49") deep x 75cm (30") high
- crated: 80cm (32") wide x 130cm (51") deep x 85cm (33") high
• Coolant system weight: 200kgs. (440lbs.) net; 280kgs. (616lbs.) crated
