Knowing everything about grinding makes you the better machine builder

With the launch of the Patent Spedia Finish Machine in 1954, the brand WENDT was born into the world of machining. The inventive spirit of WENDT’s engineers and their uncompromising, never-tiring drive to find better solutions has led to a steady succession of exciting machines ever since. Considering that WENDT is the only grinding-machine manufacturer to fabricate both grinding machines and grinding tools, it should be no surprise that it has a distinct advantage over other makers of grinding machines in the hard-material machining industry. Being active in both areas has given WENDT a substantially deeper understanding of the complete grinding process. Customers notice the difference immediately, due to better matching of machines and tools, cooling lubricants, etc.

Today with its four brands, the WINTERTHUR TECHNOLOGY GROUP is a single source for complete precision grinding systems, offering machines, software, grinding wheels, cooling-lubricant systems and application techniques. Thus, WINTERTHUR can assume full responsibility for the entire grinding process, so that there is no reason to blame somebody else, for example the grinding-wheel manufacturer, if there are problems.

WENDT grinding machines have a reputation across the globe for their ultra-high precision, which is attributable to the carefully engineered design of the machines. WENDT machine frames are manufactured from cast iron and feature superior mechanical and thermal stability. The high stiffness guarantees the extremely precise grinding, featuring +/- 1 – 5 µm exactness.

WENDT grinding machines are versatile and productive and may be fitted or retrofitted with Scara robotics. If fitted with a continuously or intermittently operating dressing tool, grinding wheels can be conditioned in the machine whilst grinding. This keeps the grinding wheels in optimum condition for efficient grinding and reliable results.

Consistent with WINTERTHUR’s customer focus, the entire system is adapted to the customer’s specific needs, including workpiece-related accessories, measurement procedures, manipulation, process control, etc. With such an approach, WINTERTHUR is able to meet even the most challenging demands. WINTERTHUR’s motto “When we hear the word “impossible”, we begin to get interested” says it all. And that’s the source of WINTERTHUR’s vast in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, whose breadth even includes the majority of the company’s software design. Thus, WINTERTHUR’s enormous engineering and implementation versatility is by no means a coincidence.

In the rigours of everyday production, WENDT machines deliver with unbeatable reliability. Problems are quite rare, but should you experience difficulty, WENDT’s technicians usually can resolve analyze the problem via remote diagnostics quickly and efficiently, limiting downtime. If you require a field technician on site, you’ll be surprised how quickly the technician is on location. Routine checks are stored in the control system, which automatically notifies the operator of the next service appointment.

Regardless of whether you use WTG’s machines or tools, you will immediately appreciate the benefits that come with the comprehensive expertise of the WINTERTHUR TECHNOLOGY GROUP, a system provider.