Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Precise and highly productive in a wide range of applications – this is what the new tool grinding machine GrindSmart629XS from Rollomatic SA stands for.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels introduced an improved bond used in manufacturing vitrified wheels for the surface grinding, cylindrical and centerless wheel categories.

For one shop, increasing wheel speed when cup-wheel grinding usually reduces wheel wear, but sometimes it increases wear. The shop sought the advice of Dr. Jeffrey Badger in the 56th episode of our Grinding Doc Video Series. About the Grinding Doc Video Series: Thanks to his work as an independent grinding consultant and the author of the "Ask the Grinding Doc" column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, Dr. Jeffrey Badger routinely receives questions about grinding from shops all over the world. Through the magazine column and this video series, he provides shops with the insight and guidance they seek.

The versatile Palmgren family of belt grinders grinds, sands, finishes, polishes, deburrs and contours all types of parts on any kind of material.

The HACO-FLEX regenerator is not a new product," says Peter Haefeli, coowner of long-established grinding tools manufacturer Haefeli, when asked how long the product has been on the market. "Although this exceptionally practical tool has been part of our range for almost 50 years, it looks a bit different these days and is now even more effective."

International competition in the automotive industry continues to increase, as do the technological demands on vehicles, and with them the costs.

To celebrate the opening of its new facility in Irvine, Calif., GF Machining Solutions will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 9-10. During the event, visitors can tour the facility and consult with application and product specialists from the company.

International competition in the automotive industry continues to increase, as do the technological demands on vehicles, and with them the costs. But increasing prices in the face of stiff competition in the market is no longer easily defensible. According to a McKinsey study, the costs incurred in the manufacture of passenger cars must be reduced three to four percent per year to retain current profitability levels. This is a staggering percentage, yet many manufacturers remain unclear how to achieve these numbers. EMAG offers precision solutions, for example with crankshafts, where a lot is dependent on the grinding process carried out on this core engine component. In the future, the process must be of greater precision and subject to an even higher degree of efficiency. The grinding experts at EMAG offer an interesting alternative in their PMD 2 crankshaft grinder.