Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Fritz Studer AG has introduced the S33 and the S31 machines, now with four distances between centers of 400, 650, 1000 and 1600 mm. The distances between centers of 400 mm and 1600 mm complete the portfolio for long and short workpieces.

Capable of achieving a surface finish better than 0.2 Ra with run out of less than 2 microns, this four axes grinder for grinding tool blanks complements ANCA's full machine range.

Cutting Tool Engineering visits the Star plant in Elk Rapids, Michigan, to learn more about the market demand that led to the NXT Tool Grinder machine from Star SU.

MIAMISBURG, Ohio – UNITED GRINDING North America welcomes nationwide solutions provider Ellison Technologies as a key distributor, serving as the exclusive representative of the company's grinding solutions in Texas and Louisiana.

Cutting Tool Engineering's Ask the Grinding Doc columnist, Dr. Jeffrey Badger, addresses deflection problems where coolant meets the grind zone.

The FSG-ADIV series includes the FSG-1224ADIV, 1632ADIV and 1640ADIV. The in-machine dynamic balancing system enables the adjustment of the balance weight at the wheel position while limiting wheel vibrations to less than 1 µm.

ANCA was struggling to recruit young engineers and trades people to join its team. With over 1,000 people around the world, a turnover of $250 million and being the dominant player in its sector, searching for skilled people was becoming a major business issue.

Marposs offers the Grindline laser measuring system for on-line gauging of parts produced by centerless grinding machines such as pins, shock rods, steering racks or other parts needing a single- or multiple-diameter check. These systems prevent machining of out-of-tolerance pieces to reduce scrap, save time and help companies achieve zero-defect production.

With words like quality, innovation and superior service defining this global manufacturer, it was only natural that the company would seek a partner with equally high standards when it came time to source its new centerless grinder.

The Grinding Doc takes on anti-directional dressing.

Wuhan Hangda Aero Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. develops high-precision components for the aviation industry at the Dongxihu site in China.

Swiss cylindrical grinding specialist STUDER called on grinding experts to compete against the StuderTechnology computer. Seventy specialists took up the challenge. Each had the same grinding task: Six criteria had to be fulfilled for an optimum grinding result. The result? Only eleven percent of the experts achieved optimal values at the first attempt.