Grinding
Double-Column VMC For Large-Part Milling
Chevalier Machinery Inc. offers a gantry-type VMC for machining heavy, oversized workpieces. The work area in a 104" × 200" model can mill a part that measures 193" × 98" × 35" and weighs as much as 33,000 lbs. The machine features oversized columns and extra-wide box ways on a slanted Y-axis beam for equal force d
Read MoreSurface Grinder Built For Stability, Precision
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Read MoreVertical Spindle Surface Grinder
The KGDM vertical spindle surface grinder from Williams and White is designed to deliver reliable performance in harsh environments. Carriage travel using linear bearing technology is said to result in less downtime and greater grinding accuracy. CNC control of the grinding stone’s down-feed gives greater controlla
Read MoreSuperabrasive Grinding Center For Complex Parts
The STC-400 superabrasive turning center from Max-Tek features hydraulic part holding and tailstock. It is designed to grind difficult, interrupted-cut components including centrifugal pump and compressor impellers up to 25" in diameter. According to the company, the machine’s high-tensile-strength Meehanite base p
Read MoreHand Grinder Wheels Reduce Operator Fatigue
The FGF and FGF-Special wheels from Camel Grinding Wheels are flexible-depressed center wheels designed for grinding and finishing operations. The 0.125"-thick wheels have a waffle-style pattern on their face that the company says allows cooler grinding and longer working life. They are designed to absorb workpiece
Read MoreGrinder Designed For CBN Peel-Grinding Applications
The Altaira is designed to satisfy high-production OD grinding applications on work parts with diameters ranging to 16", with an overall length ranging to 40" and as heavy as 600 lbs. The grinder’s high-speed spindle capability and the inherent stiffness are suited for high speed CBN peel-grinding applications.
Read MoreComplete Tool Production From Design To Grind
Virtual Grind Pro tool programming software for GrindSmart machines offers higher functionality and an interface with improved navigation, the company says. It is a modular, open system engineered to give users flexibility in tool design. Enhancements to the software include a 3D simulation of the machine, as well
Read MoreAbrasive Blaster Offers Improved Flow Characteristics
The AccuFlo micro-abrasive blaster is designed to quickly deburr small parts, remove conformal coatings and texture part surfaces. The blaster features the company’s Simoom technology, which is said to improve the consistency of the air/abrasive flow and provide tighter control over the volume of powder flowing thr
Read MoreGrinding Wheels For Fine Grinding Applications
The company will display its specially constructed fine-grinding wheel with different segments featuring an assortment of bonds, abrasive materials and shapes. The company also has a line of monocrystal diamond dressing tools and a line of rotary dressers. The diamond dressing tools are said to yield consistent dr
Read MoreGrinding Machines Boost Productive Precision
The company presents three new grinders that are said to be designed to boost productivity without sacrificing precision. The three machines include the Suprema 650 cylindrical grinding machine, the Dominator 624 creep feed grinding machine and the TechMaster 634 surface grinding machine. Each machine features the
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