Walter Helitronic Power
Key Specifications
Spindle Power
axes
max tool diameter
min tool diameter
max tool length
max workpiece weight
Overview
The Walter Helitronic Power is a 5-axis CNC tool grinding machine positioned as the entry point to Walter's production tool grinder lineup, offering the fundamental capability of 5-axis simultaneous tool grinding at a lower price point than the flagship Helitronic Vision. The Power is designed for solid carbide and HSS tool production and regrinding in job shops, toolrooms, and mid-size cutting tool manufacturers where the full capability of the Vision is more than required but a basic 4-axis machine would be insufficient for the tool geometries being produced.
The Helitronic Power handles tools from 3 mm to 315 mm (0.12 to 12.4 in) in diameter with tool lengths up to 350 mm (13.8 in) and a 5-axis grinding capability that covers virtually all standard rotationally symmetric cutting tool geometries — drills, end mills, reamers, form tools, and step tools. The 22 kW motor spindle runs at up to 10,000 RPM on a 200 mm maximum wheel diameter.
The C.O.R.E. technology platform — Walter's unified operating system for all United Grinding machines — is standard on the Helitronic Power, providing the same interface and HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO software environment as the Vision series. This consistency is valuable for shops operating both Power and Vision machines, as operators, programmers, and software packages are fully interchangeable. 3D simulation before grinding prevents costly errors on carbide blanks.
At $280,000-$400,000 new, the Helitronic Power provides an accessible entry point to Walter's precision tool grinding technology. It competes with the ANCA FX7 and Rollomatic GrindSmart 628XW in the mid-range 5-axis tool grinder segment. For shops that primarily grind tools up to 20-25 mm diameter in moderate volumes, the Power's capability is fully adequate at a meaningful price reduction versus the Vision.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Axes | 5 (X, Y, Z, A, C) |
| Max Tool Diameter | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Min Tool Diameter | 3 mm (0.12 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 50 kg (110.3 lbs.) |
| Max Grinding Wheel Diameter | ⌀254 mm (10 in.) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 22 kW |
| Spindle Speed | Up to 10,000 RPM |
| CNC Control | Fanuc with C.O.R.E. platform |
| Software | HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO |
| Machine Weight | 5300 kg (11684.5 lbs.) |
| From | To |
| Newark New York | Las Vegas (LAS) |
| San Francisco | Newark/New York (EWR) |
| Los Angeles | Newark/New York (EWR) |
| Travel Distance X Axis | 650 mm (25.6 in.) |
| Travel Distance Y Axis | 350 mm (13.8 in.) |
| Travel Distance Z Axis | 720 mm (28.3 in.) |
| Travel Distance A Axis | ∞° |
| Power | 26 kW (35.3 hp) |
| Speed | 10500 rpm |
| Max Diameter | 520 mm (20.4 in.) |
| Max Length | 380 mm (15 in.) |
| Length | 2753 mm (108.4 in.) |
| Height | 2328 mm (91.6 in.) |
| Width | 2278 mm (89.7 in.) |
| Workpiece Diameter | ⌀3-315 mm (0.1-12.4 in.) |
| Max Workpiece Length | 520 mm (20.5 in.) |
Specifications sourced from ellisontechnologies.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Lower price than the Helitronic Vision while maintaining 5-axis simultaneous grinding capability and C.O.R.E. platform consistency
- 315 mm maximum tool diameter covers the full size range of most job shop and cutting tool manufacturer requirements
- Same HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO software as the Vision series — programmers and programs transfer between machines without modification
- 22 kW spindle provides adequate power for production grinding of solid carbide tools in the most common diameter ranges
- Automation-ready architecture enables robot loading integration for unmanned operation when production volumes justify
- 5-axis simultaneous capability handles all standard rotationally symmetric cutting tool geometries
Limitations
- 350 mm maximum tool length is shorter than the Vision's 420 mm — long step tools and gun drills may require the Vision
- 200 mm maximum wheel diameter versus 254 mm on the Vision limits some superabrasive wheel configurations
- 30 kg maximum workpiece weight constrains large-diameter heavy tools that fit within the diameter capacity
- 22 kW spindle versus 33 kW on the Vision reduces material removal rates on large-diameter carbide roughing
- Walter dealer network can have longer service response in regions outside major manufacturing centers
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The Power is Walter's entry production tool grinder; the Vision 400 is the full-production flagship. The Power has lower spindle power (22 vs 33 kW), shorter max tool length (350 vs 420 mm), smaller max wheel diameter (200 vs 254 mm), and lower max workpiece weight (30 vs 50 kg). Both share the C.O.R.E. platform and HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO software. The Power is $120K-$200K less expensive. For most toolroom and moderate-production applications, the Power is fully adequate.
02
Yes. Walter offers robot loading automation for the Helitronic Power for unmanned production runs. The automation system handles tool loading, unloading, and pallet management. Combined with Walter's tool measurement compensation, the machine can run extended unmanned cycles maintaining dimensional consistency. Automation is a factory option that must be specified at order.
03
The Helitronic Power uses Fanuc CNC hardware running Walter's C.O.R.E. (Customer Oriented REvolution) operating platform. The C.O.R.E. platform provides a unified touchscreen interface and is the same platform used across all United Grinding machines (Studer, Blohm, Ewag, Mägerle). HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO is the dedicated tool grinding software running on C.O.R.E.
04
New Helitronic Power machines typically price between $280,000 and $400,000 depending on configuration, wheel pack, and automation options. This is $100,000-$200,000 less than the Helitronic Vision 400 for a machine that covers the majority of tool grinding applications. Used Helitronic Power machines from 2015-2020 appear in the $100,000-$200,000 range.
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