Schutte WU305 5-Axis Toolgrinder

[Switcher]

Anyone run a "Schutte WU305 5-Axis Toolgrinder"? I run one at work, Its a great machine to run! Just looking to share tips. Jerry

[sourkraut]

Hi
I am using right now a WU305 Linear
I knew 0 about cnc machines when I started and I am learning a little here and there. I am bringing myself up to speed to get ready to reprogram the machine (new grinding paths for same tool). I don't know how many SHARP tips I can share with you if any because of my knowledge but I would be 100% interested in hearing about your experiences and sharing ideas with you.
Cheers

[Switcher]

WOW!

Your the first WU305 user to reply.

I thought I was the only person that ran this cnc machine!

I've been running this WU305 for about 5 years now, when you said "WU305 Linear" is that the new machine with Linear motors, & WindowsXP (does it still run Siemens 840D)?

My machine was built in 2000, & runs Siemens 840D, WindowsNT, ballscrews, 5-wheelPack changer.

I'll be happy to help, I hope the machines are setup the same.



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[sourkraut]

Well the only difference that I see is that ours has linear motors. I am running NT and have the same Siemens control unit. But I think that I only have four grinding wheels in the changing drawer. (which I don't know how to use)

I am not sure when our was built. It was originally a demo machine for Schütte.

to give you some back round on me and what I am doing check out my profile.

I am excited about this Schütte project!

[Switcher]

Yeah, I only have 4 grinding wheel positions in the wheel magazine also, sorry about that (wishful thinking?).

So our machines sound the same, as far as the control.

Do you have the Schutte drill program?

Also I have 2 Siemens 840D manuals (basic & advanced) in PDF which are GREAT! I'll try & find them, I saved a copy at home & work.

What type of shop do you work in?



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[sourkraut]

Hi agian!
I work in a shop where we grind thermal friction drills. We have some old CNC machines and then the schütte. we use it to grind the larger diameters. It is a nice machine but I am trying to change the program so that it will grind differently. Changing the path that is takes when it grinds a tool.
I am starting from ground zero and working my way to program writing so I have my hands full.

[Steve Beck]

Hi
I am using right now a WU305 Linear
I knew 0 about cnc machines when I started and I am learning a little here and there. I am bringing myself up to speed to get ready to reprogram the machine (new grinding paths for same tool). I don't know how many SHARP tips I can share with you if any because of my knowledge but I would be 100% interested in hearing about your experiences and sharing ideas with you.
Cheers

I am liquidating 4 2006/2007 Schutte 305 micro, 305 linear (the linears have wheel changers & rotobic loaders. all 'like new' know anyone interested? with the euro so strong this should make things easy
steve
steve@automatics.com. 1-303-651-6545