Agile Wing and NUM partnered to develop a new multitasking cylindrical grinding machine driven by the Flexium+ 68 CNC system and NUMgrind software. The solution achieves precision for external, thread, and profile grinding tasks while simplifying programming. An intuitive HMI combined with an integrated automatic tool changer reduces setup times. Its compact design and adaptability meet small batch production requirements. Swiss-engineered quality enabled its on-time global launch at CIMT Beijing.
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Agile Wing drives specialized grinding innovation redefining industry standards
Machine ATG 500 C2 (Foto: NUM AG)
Agile Wing in Taichung City has advanced specialized grinding machine development since its 2019 founding, establishing new industry benchmarks. Through its sister company Speed Tiger, the firm leveraged NUM CNC technology to create a new generation of multitasking cylindrical grinders. This collaboration highlights Agile Wings focus on precision engineering and innovation, combining NUMs proven control solutions with robust machine design to deliver enhanced flexibility, efficiency, and superior multifunctional grinding performance.
NUM-Driven System Enables Agile Wings High-Precision Grinding Intuitive Operation
Contemporary manufacturing environments demand high-precision thread grinding, external cylindrical grinding, and noncircular profile finishing within a minimal footprint. Operators require an intuitive human-machine interface that reduces programming complexity. Many systems struggle to meet both precision and usability requirements and often underperform. After extensive testing and evaluation, Agile Wing adopted the NUM solution for its demonstrated capability to deliver high-accuracy grinding with streamlined user interaction and efficiently reduced setup times.
Flexium+ 68 CNC with NUMgrind Enables Unmatched Grinding Flexibility
NUMs Flexium+ 68 CNC platform, featuring seven MDLUX-axis drives and integrated with NUMgrind software, serves as the central control hub. This combination enables uninterrupted switching among round grinding, non-round profiling, and thread grinding cycles through a single interface. Operators benefit from streamlined process planning and reduced setup overhead, while achieving tight tolerances across complex geometries. The systems advanced interpolation and adaptive control algorithms deliver consistent results, under varying load conditions.
Custom HMI Enables Agile Wing Dual-Spindle Touch-Control Without Coding
Maschine in Betrieb (Foto: NUM AG)
An in-house designed human-machine interface seamlessly integrates with Agile Wings dual-spindle setup, allowing operators to switch spindles or change tools by simple touch commands without any programming. The systems built-in grinding wheel magazine and automatic tool changer provide production capability, supporting continuous twenty-four-hour operation. This configuration optimizes flexibility and efficiency, making it ideally suited for small batch manufacturing scenarios with high product variety, ensuring rapid tool transitions and minimal downtime.
First NUM-Controlled Machine Delivered On Time For CIMT Beijing
To meet the scheduled showcase at the CIMT exhibition in Beijing, the inaugural machine equipped with the NUM control system was completed on time. The installation processes ran with near-flawless precision, ensuring each commissioning step proceeded without delay. Coupled with comprehensive technical support from NUM engineers, the project navigated tight deadlines seamlessly. No concessions were required, and the fully operational machine was delivered punctually, demonstrating exceptional coordination between implementation teams.
NUM and Agile Wing Partnership Goes Beyond Supplier-Customer Boundaries
The strategic alliance transcends conventional supplier-and-customer dynamics, delivering preconfigured grinding process enhancements through NUM’s control platform. By integrating advanced predictive functions, this collaboration significantly compresses engineering timelines and reduces operator training demands. Agile Wing leverages this foundation to innovate in domains, including semiconductor manufacturing, where precision and complexity converge. Fresh patent applications across global jurisdictions underscore the company’s commitment to intellectual property development and continuous advancement in specialized industrial sectors.
Agile Wing, NUM integrate hardware software shaping intelligent grinding
Agile Wing and NUM advance convergence of hardware and software in grinding machinery, leveraging innovative mindsets to achieve product differentiation. Through unified engineering efforts, they refine control systems, integrate intelligent sensors, and optimize motion algorithms to enhance precision. This collaboration yields multifunctional grinders equipped with advanced process controls, diagnostics, and modular architectures. The outcome is a progressive manufacturing ecosystem characterized by interoperability, shortened development cycles, and scalable smart fabrication solutions.
Agile Wing and NUM present grinder merging precision, flexibility
Through a close partnership, Agile Wing and NUM integrate advanced CNC control with optimized process functions to deliver a compact multitasking grinding machine. This system offers high precision and versatile performance while minimizing setup intervals via automated tool changes and intuitive interfaces. Operators gain accelerated product development and operation, enabling continuous 24/7 use. Modular hardware and enhanced software facilitate quick adaptation to evolving manufacturing demands, boosting productivity in high-tech environments.
