The engineers also used the pneumatically driven steady rests and tailstocks from the Helitronic Vision series. This means that the steady rests and tailstocks are less prone to leaks, require less maintenance and are much cleaner. They also absorb less heat than components that use hydraulic oil, thus ensuring even greater precision. Like all ‘Two-in-one' machines from Walter, The New Helitronic Power Diamond 400 also uses Fine Pulse Technology. "For over a year, this technology has been at the forefront when it comes to surface quality, cutting edge roughness and process stability of PCD tools," says Siegfried Hegele, product manager in the eroding department at Walter. Unlike the previous models, the Helitronic Power Diamond 400 and Helitronic Power 400 machines can be automated with a top loader for up to 500 tools, a robot loader for up to 7,500 tools or the robot loader 25. The robot loader 25, which has a carrying capacity of 25 kg including grippers, was previously only available as an option
for Helitronic Vision machines. Both machines use the Helitronic Tool Studio grinding and eroding software.

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