GA26W High-Speed Grinder

GA26W High-Speed Grinder

Okuma's new GA26W high speed, compact grinder is now equipped with the intelligent OSP-P300G CNC. Okuma's open architecture OSP-P control runs on a Windows-based platform and fully integrates the machine, motors, drives and encoders, allowing for enhanced machine performance and true customization to suit particular machining needs.

July 13, 2016

Okuma's new GA26W high speed, compact grinder is now equipped with the intelligent OSP-P300G CNC. Okuma's open architecture OSP-P control runs on a Windows-based platform and fully integrates the machine, motors, drives and encoders, allowing for enhanced machine performance and true customization to suit particular machining needs. The Easy Operation control and touch screen increase efficiency by letting users easily and quickly toggle between machine operations, programming and wheel preparation screens.

The innovative wheelhead traverse structure gives this CNC grinder a solid, compact footprint that saves valuable floor space while the user-friendly design allows various workpieces to be loaded effortlessly for easy automation in high production environments. The extremely rigid foundation paired with Okuma's hydrodynamic wheel spindle allows for heavy-duty grinding.

The GA26W is equipped with standard chatter control function that automatically adjusts wheel speed for accurate, stable machining. The powerful 7.5kW (15kW-optional) grinding wheel spindle is ideal for grinding mass produced parts with precision.

Key features and benefits of the GA26W:

  • OSP-P300G control
  • IGAP+ conversational programming
  • Large 610mm (24") grinding wheel
  • Tailstock quill stroke 50 mm
  • Wheel spindle motor: 7.5 kW (10 hp) [15 kW(20hp) option]
  • High feed rates X-axis ø30 m/min; Z-axis: 20 m/min
  • Enhanced rigidity for powerful grinding

Glossary terms in this article

  • conversational programming
    Method for using plain English to produce G-code file without knowing G-code in order to program CNC machines.
  • 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 g…