Darex XPS-16 Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 3)

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The Darex Story
Darex Corporation began in 1973 in Beecher, Illinois. The D, A and R of Darex are the initials of three
generations of the Bernard family; David, Arthur and Richard Bernard. David and his father Richard
founded Darex. Grandfather Arthur Bernard, who earlier founded the Bernard Welding Company, contrib-
uted his energy and guidance to Darex. Art’s inventions revolutionized the welding industry.
In 1978, Darex relocated to Ashland, Oregon. Grandson Dave and son Dick carry on Arthur’s legacy of
inventiveness. Darex grew to become the most recognized name in the cutting tool sharpening industry.
Today, Darex is a world-leading manufacturer of precision cutting tool sharpeners.
Darex is proud to offer a complete line of quality precision cutting tool sharpeners at affordable prices.
Before our first days, we at Darex had looked at our competitor’s sharpeners and asked ourselves:
“Must cutting tool sharpeners be complicated? Why must the choice be limited to cost prohibitive accu-
racy or low price inaccuracy?” Our sharpeners prove you can have it all: Simplicity, Accuracy, and Af-
fordability.
We have always emphasized innovative product design and tested technology. The experienced person-
nel at our modern manufacturing facility use the latest production methods. The Darex marketing team
knows first-hand the machines we sell and will guide you to the best machine for your needs. Our skilled
technical service department is happy to answer your questions about our products or cutting tools.
The XPS-16 CNC Sharpener
The Darex XPS-16 CNC Drill Sharpener can be programmed to sharpen an infinite variety of conical, four-facet,
split-point and/or radius split point drills. The XPS-16 can sharpen HSS and carbide twist drills from 1/8” to 5/8” (3-
16 mm) diameter, 2” to 8 ¾” long, and angles of 90 to 150 degrees. Memory stores user-defined drill point ge-
ometries. In a single set-up the Darex XPS-16 automatically sizes, aligns, then sharpens the drill and splits the point
and can hone the drill’s cutting edges to minimize chipping. Benefits include: Convenient internal chuck holds drill;
LCD screen display panel for one-touch programming; Long-lasting super-abrasive plated grinding wheels; “Grind
Motion Control” monitors load on the grinding wheel; adjusts feed and speeds keeping drills cool, diagnostic soft-
ware alerts operators of potential problems.
To keep your Darex XPS-16 in top condition, please refer to the maintenance section of this manual. Replacement
wheels and parts are listed in the parts list on page 83 & 84. A schematic breakdown of the machine is on page 85
of the manual.
The Darex Story