ELB-Schliff SW 8
This model was not found in ELB-Schliff's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
Table Size
Spindle Power
Accuracy
table traverse x
cross traverse y
vertical travel z
How much does the ELB-Schliff SW 8 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc grinding machine in this class — not a quote from ELB-Schliff. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
With an 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) table and a grinding wheel of up to 500 mm (19.7 in) diameter x 80 mm (3.1 in) wide, the ELB-Schliff SW 8 is a mid-size CNC surface grinder for wider and heavier work than a toolroom machine takes. ELB-Schliff's current lineup does not include the model; the listed figures serve mainly as a reference for an existing machine.
The wheel is the defining feature. An 80 mm (3.1 in) face crosses the 400 mm wide chuck in fewer steps than a narrow wheel would, and the variable spindle range of 500 - 3,000 RPM allows surface speed to be held as a 500 mm (19.7 in) wheel wears down. Spindle power is 7.5 kW (10 hp). That is moderate for a wheel this wide, so full-width plunge cuts have to be taken with a light infeed.
Dressing is automatic and programmable, with either a single-point dresser or a diamond roll. The diamond roll matters for form work, because it puts a profile on the wheel and restores it in one pass.
Travels are 900 mm (35.4 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 600 mm (23.6 in) in Z, and the 800 x 400 mm electromagnetic chuck carries up to 400 kg (882 lb). Listed accuracy is ±0.003 mm positioning and flatness of < 0.004 mm over 500 mm, with Ra 0.10 µm achievable with a fine wheel and spark-out. The machine weighs 5,500 kg (12,125 lb), holds 300 L (79 gal) of coolant and runs a Siemens 828D CNC.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) |
| Table Traverse X | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Cross Traverse Y | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Vertical Travel Z | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Grinding Wheel Max | 500 mm (19.7 in) diameter x 80 mm (3.1 in) wide |
| Spindle Speed | 500 - 3,000 RPM (variable) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Chuck Size | 800 x 400 mm electromagnetic |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 400 kg (882 lb) on chuck |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.003 mm |
| Flatness Achievable | < 0.004 mm over 500 mm |
| Surface Finish | Ra 0.10 µm (achievable with fine wheel and spark-out) |
| Automatic Dressing | Yes (single-point or diamond roll, programmable) |
| CNC Control | Siemens 828D CNC |
| Machine Weight | 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 300 L (79 gal) |
| Grinding Length | 3,000 mm |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Wheel capacity of 500 mm (19.7 in) diameter x 80 mm (3.1 in) wide
- Automatic dressing with a choice of single-point dresser or diamond roll, both programmable
- Chuck load of 400 kg (882 lb) on an 800 x 400 mm electromagnetic chuck
- Spindle speed variable over 500 - 3,000 RPM
- 300 L (79 gal) of coolant capacity
Limitations
- 7.5 kW (10 hp) is moderate for an 80 mm (3.1 in) wide wheel, so full-width cuts need a light infeed
- Ra 0.10 µm depends on a fine wheel and spark-out passes, which add cycle time
- At 5,500 kg (12,125 lb) the machine needs a floor and a lifting plan to match
- No electrical supply row appears in the listed figures, so connection data has to be obtained before installation
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Up to 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter and 80 mm (3.1 in) wide. The spindle driving it is rated 7.5 kW (10 hp) and its speed is variable over 500 - 3,000 RPM, so the low end of the range is there for a full-diameter wheel and the high end for a worn one.
02
Automatic dressing is listed with a single-point dresser or a diamond roll, programmable in either case. Which device is fitted to a given machine is not something the listed figures can answer, and it decides how practical profile grinding is, so check it on the machine.
03
The table and the electromagnetic chuck measure 800 x 400 mm (31.5 x 15.7 in) and the chuck carries up to 400 kg (882 lb). Travels of 900 mm (35.4 in) in X and 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y let the wheel run past the chuck on each side. Vertical travel is 600 mm (23.6 in).
04
Positioning accuracy is ±0.003 mm and achievable flatness is < 0.004 mm over 500 mm. Surface finish is Ra 0.10 µm, achievable with a fine wheel and spark-out. A used machine should be judged on a test grind, since the listed figures describe the model and not the condition of one unit.
