Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface Grinding",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Wear parts maker invests in 5-axis machining from
600 Centre, which we summarised at the time by saying "Producer of specialised wear parts for the bearing industry has recently invested in 5-axis machining, advanced EDM, as well as linked ERP and CAD/CAM systems".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Wafer grinding machine is easy to use from
Engis (UK): "A horizontal enhanced wafer grinding machine is easy to operate for individual and small quantity wafer loads and offers improved functionality, such as centre-wheel coolant delivery".
In March 2007, we covered the news from Jones and Shipman Precision
concerning its CNC surface grinding machine
- take a look at CNC surface grinder exceeds requirements
which says: "CNC surface grinding machine exceeded all requirements for grinding a diverse range of cylindrical mould tooling from 292mm) to 711mm diameter to be used in timing belt system manufacture".
Take a look also at the news release from Dugard, Surface grinders have more CNC flexibility,
as well as Programmable bearings raise grinding accuracy from 600 Centre,
and Creep Feed Surface Grinding with 4th axis from Engineering Technologies and Manufacturing.
See also:
Production/toolroom grinding made much easier
(September 2006)
Combination of latest CNC systems and user-friendly software enable the latest CNc surface grinding machine to raise accuracy as well as achieve faster set-ups and change-overs
Grinding machine CNCs are graphical/conversational
(August 2006)
A family of cost-effective, retrofittable CNCs for all cylindrical and surface grinding have embedded grinding and dressing cycles governed by graphical and conversational menu-driven HMIs
Surface, cylindrical grinders have touchscreens
(April 2006)
Latest CNC surface and cylindrical grinding machines feature touchscreen systems and will be shown at MACH 2006 as well as new B-axis wheelhead and C-axis workhead and thread-grinding option
600 Centre appoints Irish machine tool distributor
(March 2006)
The UK's 600 Centre has appointed Dunn and Co (Engineering Supplies) as its distributor for vertical machining centres, wire and vertical sink EDM machines and grinding machines
Machines surface grind hard, difficult materials
(March 2006)
High specification electronic machines with advanced control systems have been developed to surface grind the harder and more difficult materials as well as traditional steels
600 Centre is leading turnkey package supplier
(February 2006)
From being the UK agency arm of The 600 Group, during the last 12 months the 600 Centre has grown to be one of the leading suppliers of turnkey engineered application based packages in the UK
Surface grinding service after internet auction
(December 2005)
Pontypridd-based precision toolmakers FSG Tool and Die, is now the proud possessor of a large 1300 x 700mm capacity, Proth surface grinding machine, successfully purchased at an internet auction
Grinding replaces broaching and milling
(November 2005)
A cost-effective alternative - that replaces the broaching and milling with grinding - has been developed for the process used to manufacture a variety of steering gear racks
News on the Electronic automatic surface grinding machines from 600 Centre
(October 2005)
Electronic automatic surface grinding machines feature a control that incorporates DRO for cross traverse and an electronic pulse generator to replace conventional manual cross-feed handle
Full-width CBN centreless grinding saves time
(October 2005)
Centerless cylindrical grinding machines uses CBN wheels offering simultaneous abrasion along the entire grinding wheel width, which ensures considerably reduced machining times
Surface/profile grinder worked manually or CNC
(September 2005)
Surface and profile toolroom grinder that offers CNC and manual operation will precision grind complex shapes, angles, radii and ultra flat surfaces quickly and easily
Large diamond lapping machine delivered
(August 2005)
A large, 3200mm diamond lapping machine has been delivered by Engis, Japan to a japanese customer for surface grinding up to 5m x 2.8m to very close tolerances
NC surface grinder and VMCs bring orders
(August 2005)
Purchasing a second column-type NC surface grinder - both machines manned by one operator, and adding on new VMCs is keeping a mould maker ahead of the competition
Twin-column surface grinder offers high precision
(July 2005)
Competitively priced, new twin column surface grinding machine that has been designed for high-precision work in manufacturingand will be launched at EMO 2005
CNC covers all cylindrical, surface grinding needs
(April 2005)
Configured with a very effective combination set of hardware and software, CNC system is particularly well suited to address all aspects of the cylindrical and surface grinding process
Grinding disc removes stock with smooth finish
(April 2005)
Grinding disc that combines high stock removal with a smooth finish in a shorter time is for use on angle grinders, and is suitable for use on steel and stainless steel
Four types of 'economy' grinders introduced
(April 2005)
Four types of 'economy' surface grinding machines are dedicated towards the needs of users requiring a straight-forward surface and plunge grinding operation
Grinding machine builder focuses on nano-machining
(February 2005)
The world's largest manufacturer of grinding machines sees the next five years as being most critical and regards the business 'front end' as nanometre machining technology
High porosity grinding ups output, avoids burning
(January 2005)
Highly porous, permeable grinding wheel, used to creep-feed grind a groove in a steering wheel part increased parts/wheel by 150% and reduced production cost/part by 27%
Precision-cut, profile ground parts supplied
(December 2004)
Precision punching and profile grinding have been developed considerably over the last few years by a subcontractor that has invested generously in modern plant
Investment increases tooling capacity and quality
(October 2003)
Wilson Tool International has committed a budget of GBP 450,000 to increase its capacity, improve production processes and lead time and maintain quality standards
Three-man company buys into high-tech CNC turning
(July 2003)
Key to expanding the subcontract machining capability is to acquire the latest CNC sliding head automatic lathe, says three-man subcontract machinist
Hard materials ground and sliced accurately
(June 2002)
Ceramic? Silicon? Quartz? Glass? Tungsten? - whatever the hard or brittle material, slicing and surface grinding and vertical profile grinding machines perform consistently and accurately
News on the Okamoto ACC 450 DXA surface grinding machines from 600 Centre
(May 2002)
The installation of two programmable surface grinders has allowed toolmaker Tarpey-Harris to reduce lead times by up to 25% and optimise grinding times for dies, moulds and precise parts
AC servo control operateswheelhead downfeed
(March 2002)
A new competitively priced hydraulically operated table surface grinding machine incorporates AC servo control to provide a very simple to operate automatic vertical wheelhead down-feed operation
Precision engineers keep grinding in-house
(November 2001)
JJ Hardy and Sons, has widened its range of services and raised productivity with the purchase of a Jones and Shipman 'TechMaster' 634X 600 x 300mm table capacity surface grinder
News on the Okamoto UPZ 315Li high speed CNC surface grinding from 600 Centre
(November 2001)
Targeted at the carbide industry for grinding components such as punch forms, the latest Okamoto UPZ 315Li high speed CNC surface grinding machines have up to 100m/min feed rate
HSM centre reduces mould making operations
(October 2001)
Having observed that the machining of curves was not sufficiently reliable using conventional milling centres, Moulindustrie invested in a Mikron HSM700 machining centre
Small parts FMS to amortise in one year
(February 2001)
At the end of October 2000, the first phase of a GBP 600,000 flexible manufacturing system project became operational at the Poole factory of Westwind Air Bearings
Well-priced hydraulic table surface grinder
(May 2000)
A new competitively priced hydraulically operated table surface grinding machine developed by Okamoto, the world's largest grinding machine manufacturer, incorporates AC servo control