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Nissei Industry Corp. showcased its VP3-400RW vertical double-disc grinding machine during IMTS 2024. Making its debut in the U.S. market, the VP3- 400RW machine is particularly suited for high-demand industries such as automotive and bearing manufacturing.
Nissei’s new grinder is built to handle high volumes with precision. Among the highlights of the VP3-400RW:
- The machine allows for the simultaneous grinding of both sides of a component, drastically reducing processing times.
- An innovative 180º indexing system ensures seamless part transfer between grinding wheels, enabling consistent and repeatable performance.
- The upper grinding wheel adjusts dynamically during the grinding process to achieve precise finishes.
- The grinder can process up to eight components in a single cycle, maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime.
- The grinder also features advanced automation capabilities. During operation, the machine precisely places inserts or workpieces onto plates, streamlining the handling process. This automation not only improves efficiency but also minimizes operator intervention, further enhancing productivity.
This double-disc grinder excels in processing materials such as metal rings and ceramic blocks, offering the precision and reliability required for these demanding applications. Nissei anticipates significant interest from manufacturers focused on high-volume production and tight tolerances.
At IMTS, Nissei’s demonstration unit highlighted the grinder’s potential, even as a non-operational model. Attendees observed the automation and design features, which showcased the company’s emphasis on precision engineering and innovative manufacturing solutions.
By introducing this double-disc grinder to the U.S. market, Nissei is positioning itself as a leader in precision grinding solutions. The company’s commitment to innovation ensures that manufacturers have access to cutting- edge technology that meets modern production demands.
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Related Glossary Terms
- grinding
grinding
Machining operation in which material is removed from the workpiece by a powered abrasive wheel, stone, belt, paste, sheet, compound, slurry, etc. Takes various forms: surface grinding (creates flat and/or squared surfaces); cylindrical grinding (for external cylindrical and tapered shapes, fillets, undercuts, etc.); centerless grinding; chamfering; thread and form grinding; tool and cutter grinding; offhand grinding; lapping and polishing (grinding with extremely fine grits to create ultrasmooth surfaces); honing; and disc grinding.
- grinding machine
grinding machine
Powers a grinding wheel or other abrasive tool for the purpose of removing metal and finishing workpieces to close tolerances. Provides smooth, square, parallel and accurate workpiece surfaces. When ultrasmooth surfaces and finishes on the order of microns are required, lapping and honing machines (precision grinders that run abrasives with extremely fine, uniform grits) are used. In its “finishing” role, the grinder is perhaps the most widely used machine tool. Various styles are available: bench and pedestal grinders for sharpening lathe bits and drills; surface grinders for producing square, parallel, smooth and accurate parts; cylindrical and centerless grinders; center-hole grinders; form grinders; facemill and endmill grinders; gear-cutting grinders; jig grinders; abrasive belt (backstand, swing-frame, belt-roll) grinders; tool and cutter grinders for sharpening and resharpening cutting tools; carbide grinders; hand-held die grinders; and abrasive cutoff saws.
- grinding wheel
grinding wheel
Wheel formed from abrasive material mixed in a suitable matrix. Takes a variety of shapes but falls into two basic categories: one that cuts on its periphery, as in reciprocating grinding, and one that cuts on its side or face, as in tool and cutter grinding.
