Thread Grinder features robot load/unload system.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 12, 2006 Equipped with linear motors and ways, Model GS:TE-LM features 180° power helix, Fanuc control programmed with customer parts, acoustic touch dressing, automatically generated wheel forms, and mineral-filled cast polymer base. Auto load system consists of infeed conveyor, robot with dual grippers, and exit conveyor. When new part information is entered into menu during changeover, robot is automatically reprogrammed for part being presented.

CNC Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds in one operation.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 12, 2006 Equipped with menu-driven control featuring Gear Smart(TM) programming, 5-axis Model GS:G² allows part changeovers in 15 min or less. It can grind from Mod 0.5 to 8 from 25-250 mm pitch diameter to AGMA 12 specification. Machine includes CNC contour diamond roll dressing, constant surface speed as wheel wears, infinitely variable wheel and work speeds selectable for roughing and finishing, and CNC controlled helix and work rotation.

Universal Thread Grinder has 350 mm dia work envelope.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 11, 2006 Universal linear motor thread grinder, GS:T-LM350, accepts workpieces up to 2 m long and is designed to utilize superabrasives. It can be equipped with power wheel helix (A-axis) and for grinding external (±35° lead angle) and internal threads (±10° lead angle). Pre-programmed for end user's parts, grinder features acoustic touch dressing, automatically generated wheel forms, crash protection, automatic part location, and mineral-filled cast polymer base.

Thread Grinder is suited for small part production.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 11, 2006 Featuring 100 x 100 mm work envelope, GS:TE-MINI Thread Grinder precision grinds threaded parts such as thread rolls, thread gages, worms, ballscrews, e-steering components, aerospace fasteners, and surgical bone screws. Grinder is 1.2 m wide x 1.8 m deep, weighs 3,000 kg, and can be integrated into manufacturing cells or moved around shop via forklift. PartSmart(TM) menu-driven software has parts pre-programmed into system, and requires no programming knowledge to use.

CNC Thread Grinder uses linear motors on linear ways.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 21, 2004 Featuring full 180° power helix, Model GS:TE-LM enables user to grind threads, splines, key slots, and rings on one machine in single setup. It features mineral-filled, cast polymer base; Fanuc CNC system; and 1/10 micron scale feedback. Smart Spindleâ„¢ technology provides automatic balancing, touch dressing, and part feature locating, while Smart Formâ„¢ technology generates corrected wheel forms for helical path interference and off helix grinding.

CNC Grinder suits high volume piston ring applications.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 21, 2004 Ring Profile Grinder, Model GS:RP grinds external profile of up to 10 piston rings at a time. Compound hydrostatic work head maintains ring compression while grinding, eliminating effects of base deflection. Linear scales and serial pulse encoder feedback provide resolution of .000004 in. Machine includes CNC controls and PartSmartâ„¢ operator interface. Dressing forms, grind paths, and process parameters are pre-calculated and stored in memory.

CNC Bore Grinder has 3-axis, vertical design.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 21, 2004 Developed for high production bore grinding applications as well as small batch processing, GS:I-V has 48 x 72 in. footprint that simplifies manual or automatic loading. Machine features cast polymer base, balanced spindles from 30,000–90,000 rpm, and rotary diamond contour dresser. With max part diameter of 10 in. and length of 4 in., product utilizes Smart-Spindle™ acoustic touch dress monitoring system, CNC taper correction, and Fanuc control.

CNC Gear Hobbers feature GearSmartâ„¢ programming.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 21, 2004 Able to handle workpiece diameters from 6–36 in., GS:H machines accept operator-entered workpiece and material parameters and GearSmart software calculates feeds and speeds. Products utilize Fanuc control, million-count encoders on all axes, servo-driven hob, and direct-drive linear axes. Pre-loaded ground ball screws provide consistent tooth spacing, and CNC provides data storage for hob life management, part definition, hob geometry, and process data.

Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds gears in one setup.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Sep 21, 2004 Built on mineral-filled cast polymer base, 6-axis GS:G2 produces gears from 1–12 in. dia, employs near net-shaped or hobbed gears, and requires 15 min of setup. Machine requires users to install proper tooling and enter part form, dress, and grind parameters into control in order to start-up new jobs, while menu-driven screens and Gear Smart™ Programming facilitate operation. Product features dual wheel machining and infinitely variable wheel speeds and feeds.

Thread Grinder employs linear motors on linear ways.

Drake Mfg. Services    Warren, OH 44485 1147
Jul 23, 2004 Full helix thread grinder, model GS:TE-LM, allows operators to grind threads, splines, key slots, rings, and other forms on one machine in one setup. It also enables users to optimize dress and grind process by monitoring acoustical emissions. Machine automatically corrects wheel forms for helical path interference or generates forms using standard plated wheels. Product incorporates tenth-micron scale feedback, Fanuc CNC system, and 180° Power Helix.