Machine Comparison
Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW vs Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5
Rollomatic vs Rollomatic · CNC Grinding Machines
Summary
The Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW and the Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5 are both Rollomatic CNC grinders, but Rollomatic publishes few comparable figures for this pair: the table holds only the control. The Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW runs Rollomatic's proprietary CNC and the Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5 runs a FANUC Series 32iB.
The practical difference is the work. The Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW is aimed at grinding end mills and drills, including full-depth fluting, in loader-fed production runs. The Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5 is aimed at rough and finish grinding of diameters on one machine with two wheel spindles, including long parts and robot-loaded batches.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW | Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Rollomatic proprietary CNC | FANUC Series 32iB |
Advantages
Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW
- Aimed at end mills and drills, including full-depth fluting
- Loader-fed for unattended production runs of small tools
Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5
- FANUC Series 32iB control for shops standardized on FANUC
- Rough and finish grinding on one machine with two wheel spindles
- Aimed at long parts and robot-loaded batches
Verdict
With only the control in the table, choose by the job. A shop grinding flutes and geometry on end mills and drills should look at the Rollomatic GrindSmart 629XW. A shop that needs to rough and finish grind diameters on one machine, including long parts, should look at the Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5 with its FANUC Series 32iB control. The published figures give no basis for ranking one above the other.