Jones & Shipman, the UKs foremost precision grinding machine manufacturer, launches the Dominator 624 CNC machine. The Dominator 624 CNC machine is the smallest in a three model line-up from Jones & Shipman, yet offers al......Jones & Shipman, the UKs foremost precision grinding machine manufacturer, launches the Dominator 624 CNC machine. The Dominator 624 CNC machine is the smallest in a three model line-up from Jones & Shipman, yet offers all the functionality of a high-precision grinding cell in one compact machine. The Dominator 624 CNC offers creepfeed, surface and profile grinding in a multi-axis configuration and the latest GE-Fanuc intelligent terminal CNC control from a diminutive 2025 mm x 1500 mm footprint. The highly compact size makes the Dominator ideal for use in busy machine shops where space is at a premium, but precision, ease-of-use, and high productivity rates are still paramount. The compact dimensions are achieved by using a cuboid machine bed design and mounting the wheelhead on a carrier assembly to provide the Z axis, the work table then moves vertically to provide Y axis. In addition to retaining the maximum grinding dimensions within a confined machine envelope the cuboid machine bed also contributes toward a very rigid machine platform. The work table is supported from the front face of the bed on preloaded precision linear slides. The vertical movement has an additional benefit in that makes loading parts far easier as the work holding drops down to allow more comfortable access, particularly useful when handling large and heavy parts. A full suite of dressing and grinding programs is available for the Dominator operator. Easy to follow Windows set up pages allow the operator to quickly digitise diamond and wheel positions and by a minimum of mouse or keyed inputs produce a finished program. Graphical images prompt the operator and spreadsheet style programming ensures quick and simple input. The option of ISO programming is also available if required. The Dominator 624 offers maximum grinding length of 600 mm x grinding width of 200 mm from a 400mm work table. More information...