MPT Expo Preview: Kapp Technologies
Kapp Technologies L.P. (Booth #219) has established in-house production of diamond dressing tools at its Boulder, CO, facility. The move complements existing domestic manufacturing of CBN grinding wheels and allows Kapp to supply diamond dressers with reduced lead times and improved supply flexibility for North American customers.
The first diamond dressing tool produced entirely in Boulder marks the beginning of full-scale domestic production. These dressers are compatible with Kapp’s grinding systems and are designed for precision conditioning of grinding tools across a range of gear manufacturing applications.
Kapp will also demonstrate the KNM 2X at the expo, a compact analytical measuring machine designed for gears, gear tools, and rotationally symmetrical parts up to 300 mm in diameter. The system includes a quick-change clamping setup, a vibration-damping air spring design, and a smart tailstock configuration for improved ergonomics and accessibility. The unit enables fast measurement cycles and integrates with production machines in closed-loop systems to support high-precision, in-process verification.
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