Want to sell a used CNC tool grinder, a 5-axis machine for milling cutters, drills and inserts? We buy your machine. Send the nameplate, the control and the year and you usually receive an initial estimate. We organise dismantling and transport; on a direct purchase, payment is made by bank transfer before pickup.
The overview of all machine classes and makers is on sell a tool and cutter grinder. If your machine erodes PCD or PcBN cutting edges, PCD tool grinders is the better fit.
What makes a CNC tool grinder
The core of a CNC tool grinder is its kinematics. Three linear axes (X, Y, Z) move workpiece and wheel head against each other, and two rotary axes (A and C) guide the wheel around the tool. On the Schneeberger aries NGP the A axis is the HSK 80 tool holder; for the Walter HELITRONIC RAPID the maker speaks of 5 CNC-controlled axes. Six axes are found at Rollomatic (GrindSmart 630XS and 630XW) and at Schneeberger (sirius NGS).
Two uses shape the machines. In production, blanks become finished series tools, usually with a loader or robot for unmanned running. In resharpening, dull tools are brought back to their original geometry, often in a tool room or at a service business. On the used market the line is blurred and many machines can do both, so equipment counts for more than the labels ‘production’ or ‘regrinder’.
Comparing common CNC series
The table shows selected series of the main makers with their manufacturer data (as of 30 September 2026). The diameter figures are not directly comparable: some makers state the tool diameter, others the workpiece diameter or the wheel size. The column therefore says what each maker’s page gives.
| Maker and series | Axes and drive | Diameter and length (per maker) | Other features (manufacturer data) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter HELITRONIC POWER 400 | 5 axes (X 650 / Y 350 / Z 720 mm), gantry design | Tool diameter 3 to 315 mm, length up to 520 mm | 24 kW motor spindle (26 kW optional), wheel changer with 4 or 8 positions, Laser Contour Check |
| Walter HELITRONIC VISION 400 L | X 500 / Y 350 / Z 700 mm, linear drives at 50,000 mm/min, torque-driven C axis | Tool diameter 3 to 315 mm, length 420 mm | 30 kW direct-drive spindle, mineral cast gantry |
| ANCA MX7 Linear | Bi-symmetrical gantry, linear motors on X and Y; X 540 / Y 510 / Z 217 mm | Productive up to 25 mm diameter, length 300 mm | 38 kW peak spindle, HSK 50 F, AMC5 G2 control |
| ANCA TX7 Linear | Linear motors on X, Y and Z (LinX) | Shank up to 32 mm diameter, length up to 400 mm | 37 kW peak, RoboMate rotary loader |
| Schneeberger norma NGC | 5 axes (X 470 / Y 390 / Z 325 mm) | Workpiece up to 400 mm diameter, cutting length 300 mm | Fanuc 31i-B5, wheel changer for up to 21 wheels |
| Schneeberger gemini NGM | 5 axes (X 500 / Y 400 / Z 380 mm), mineral cast bed, linear motors available on all axes | Workpiece up to 300 mm diameter, cutting length 300 mm | Fanuc robot with 2, 4 or 10 pallets |
| Rollomatic GrindSmart 630XS | 6 axes, linear motors and a torque motor on the rotary axis | 0.1 to 16.0 mm | Loader for up to 1,360 tools, VirtualGrind Pro |
| Haas Multigrind CA | 5 axes, sixth optional (X 630 / Y 345 / Z 430 mm) | Workpiece up to 260 mm diameter, length 450 mm | Sinamics with Horizon software, spindle up to 30 kW |
| Vollmer VGrind infinity LINEAR | Linear motors on X, Y, Z plus C axis | 0.2 to 200 mm, length up to 360 mm | Two vertical spindles, 8-position wheel changer, NUMROTO |
| Saacke UW I P | X 730 / Y 305 mm | Up to 300 mm diameter, length up to 690 mm | Spindle up to 36 kW, 14-position wheel changer, NUMROTOplus / NUMROTO X |
For the ANCA FX5 the maker’s pages give two different spindle powers (12 and 19 kW). We therefore print no figure for that machine and ask for the value from the nameplate.
Walter, ANCA, Vollmer and Rollomatic each have their own page; Schneeberger, Haas Multigrind and Saacke are covered on the tool grinder overview.
Control and software: the biggest single factor
On a used tool grinder the control often matters more than the year. A buyer who wants to program new tools needs matching software, a current operating system and spares for control and drives.
- Walter: HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO is the CAD/CAM software for programming, simulation and production. According to the maker’s page it runs on Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. For machines with a Fanuc control there is a Windows 10 upgrade with a new 15 or 19 inch touch operating computer. A machine that already has the upgrade is easier to take over.
- ANCA: the Linear generation works with AMC5 G2 and AMD5x controls, and the software is called ToolRoom (RN34 and RN35).
- Schneeberger: Fanuc 31i-B5 with the software QUINTO Qg1. A dealer listing from 2010 names Quinto 4 on an older machine.
- Rollomatic: VirtualGrind Pro on the GrindSmart models; for the Nano5 the maker states free software upgrades throughout the life of the machine.
- Haas Multigrind: Sinamics or Sinumerik 840D sl with the Horizon software, which is also used in the retrofit of older Multigrind machines.
- Vollmer and Saacke: both rely on NUMROTO, a third-party programming system. Vollmer says itself that it chose an established system on the market.
Have the control type, software version, operating system and licence papers ready, clarify whether the licence and program library go with the machine, and name any upgrade that has been done.
Loader, wheel changer and measuring system
Loader and wheel changer decide how independently a machine runs, and capacities lie far apart.
| Feature | Examples from manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Loader for series tools | ANCA FX7 Linear: Fanuc robot for up to 840 tools (3 mm), 520 (6 mm) or 221 (12 mm); Rollomatic GrindSmart 630XS: up to 1,360 tools; GrindSmart 830XW: Fanuc robot up to 4,500 parts |
| Pallets and magazines | Saacke UW I D: pallet magazine up to 143, chain magazine up to 320; Vollmer VGrind infinity LINEAR: HP 170 pallet magazine (900 tools), internal pallet loader (about 300) |
| Wheel changer | Vollmer: 8 positions; Saacke UW I P: 14 positions; Schneeberger norma NGC: up to 21 wheels; Rollomatic GrindSmart 830XW: 15 positions |
| Measuring system | Walter: Laser Contour Check; Vollmer: laser measuring on the VGrind infinity LINEAR; ANCA: LaserPlus as an option |
A missing loader rules the machine out for many series producers, while a loader the buyer does not need is a cost at dismantling and transport. So tell us whether loader, robot and measuring system belong to the machine and are to be sold with it.
Linear motors and drive generation
Linear motors on the axes mark the newer generation. ANCA introduced them with the FX Linear range in 2014; Walter’s company history names linear drives for the HELITRONIC VISION in 2003. Schneeberger lists linear motors as an option on all axes of the gemini NGM, and Vollmer fits wear-free linear motors on X, Y and Z of the VGrind infinity LINEAR and argon LINEAR. For a buyer this often means less wear on the feed axes, but it needs a matching control and an intact motor set. State the drive type in your enquiry.
Names on the used market
Dealer portals list the same machine under several spellings. We take only the names from listings, never their figures.
| Spelling in the listing | What is behind it |
|---|---|
| ‘ANCA RX7’, ‘RX-7’, ‘TX7 +’, ‘MX7 / MLX loader’ | Machines of the older ANCA generation without ‘Linear’; MLX is the loader |
| ‘Walter Helitronic Power’, ‘Heli-Power’, ‘Helitronic Power Production’, ‘HMC 400’ | Dealer spellings; the maker writes HELITRONIC in capitals with model names such as POWER 400 |
| ‘Schneeberger Sirius HPM’, ‘Gemini DMR’, ‘Norma CFG’, ‘Corvus GDS’ | Older dealer designations. Today’s series are sirius NGS, gemini NGM, norma NGC and corvus NGB; the old names are not confirmed as predecessors |
| ‘Roll-o-Matic CNC 600 X’, ‘Rollomatic 6000XL’ | Older Rollomatic machines that are no longer documented on the maker’s current pages |
| ‘Saacke UWIF’, ‘UW1F’, ‘UW I F’ | The same series in three spellings; UW I D, UW I F and UW II D are normally CNC grinding centres |
| ‘Adelbert Haas Multigrind CA’, ‘Haas Multigrind AF1’ | The Multigrind grinders of Adelbert Haas GmbH, not Haas Automation |
The nameplate counts for more than a listing title, and a fair comparison needs listings that give series, year and control.
Dismantling and transport
CNC tool grinders weigh from about 1,700 kg (Schneeberger aries NGP) upwards; the ANCA FX7 ULTRA weighs 4,500 kg according to the maker. Lifting gear, transport and access to the hall depend on that. We organise dismantling and transport, and whether those costs are included is stated in the offer upfront. Coolant, oil mist extraction, loader, wheel changer and the control cabinet belong in the plan.
How to sell your CNC tool grinder to MBR
- Send the data: nameplate, control and software version, year, spindle hours, loader, accessories (collets, holders, wheel sets), service records and any accuracy reports.
- Add photos: overall view, work area, loader, control cabinet and screen.
- Receive the estimate: you learn how we place your machine. Sale through our buyer network: commission stated upfront; you are paid before pickup.
- Offer: usually within 24 to 48 hours on working days once all information is in. An urgent on-site visit is possible, usually within 48 to 72 hours on working days.
- Dismantling and transport: we organise both and agree date and access with you.
- Payment before pickup (direct purchase): no machine leaves your site without confirmed payment. The whole process usually takes 7 to 15 working days on a direct purchase.
The general process is under how it works, and how the value is built up is in what is my tool grinder worth. We are not affiliated with any of the makers; all manufacturer data comes from public sources.
Where this page ends
This page covers machines that make and resharpen tools with grinding wheels. If your machine erodes PCD or PcBN edges, see PCD tool grinders. General precision grinders that do not make tools are on our page for grinding machines, and EDM machines for mould making on EDM machines. Loose grinding wheels, clamping devices and single spare parts are not part of the programme.
Sources
Manufacturer data as of 30 September 2026:
- Walter Maschinenbau: tool grinding machines and Windows 10 upgrade.
- ANCA: product overview with FX, MX and TX Linear.
- J. SCHNEEBERGER Maschinen AG: norma NGC and gemini NGM.
- Rollomatic: GrindSmart 630XS and GrindSmart 830XW.
- Adelbert Haas: Multigrind CA; Gebr. SAACKE: UW I P.