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CNC Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds in one operation.
Machinery & Machining Tools

CNC Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds in one operation.

Equipped with menu-driven control featuring Gear Smart(TM) programming, 5-axis Model GS:GÂ-² 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,...

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Thread Grinder is suited for small part production.
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Thread Grinder is suited for small part production.

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...

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CNC Grinder suits high volume piston ring applications.
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CNC Grinder suits high volume piston ring applications.

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 PartSmart(TM) operator interface. Dressing forms, grind paths, and process...

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CNC Bore Grinder has 3-axis, vertical design.
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CNC Bore Grinder has 3-axis, vertical design.

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(TM) acoustic touch dress...

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CNC Gear Hobbers feature GearSmart(TM) programming.
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CNC Gear Hobbers feature GearSmart(TM) programming.

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...

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Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds gears in one setup.
Machinery & Machining Tools

Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds gears in one setup.

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(TM) Programming facilitate operation. Product features...

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Thread Grinder employs linear motors on linear ways.
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Thread Grinder employs linear motors on linear ways.

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...

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CNC Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds in one operation.
Machinery & Machining Tools

CNC Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds in one operation.

Equipped with menu-driven control featuring Gear Smart(TM) programming, 5-axis Model GS:GÂ-² 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,...

Read More »
Thread Grinder is suited for small part production.
Machinery & Machining Tools

Thread Grinder is suited for small part production.

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...

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Drake Announces Reciprocal Service Agreement with Saikuni of Japan

WARREN, OHIO- Drake Manufacturing has reached an agreement with Saikuni Manufacturing of Japan to service its line of rack milling machines in the U.S. Saikuni will provide field service in Japan for Drake's new line of linear motor thread grinders. Saikuni has machine installations in several U.S. plants including Dana Corporation, Innovative Rack & Gear Co., Richmond Auto Parts and Bell...

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CNC Grinder suits high volume piston ring applications.
Machinery & Machining Tools

CNC Grinder suits high volume piston ring applications.

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 PartSmart(TM) operator interface. Dressing forms, grind paths, and process...

Read More »
CNC Bore Grinder has 3-axis, vertical design.
Machinery & Machining Tools

CNC Bore Grinder has 3-axis, vertical design.

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(TM) acoustic touch dress...

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CNC Gear Hobbers feature GearSmart(TM) programming.
Machinery & Machining Tools

CNC Gear Hobbers feature GearSmart(TM) programming.

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...

Read More »
Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds gears in one setup.
Machinery & Machining Tools

Gear Grinder rough and finish grinds gears in one setup.

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(TM) Programming facilitate operation. Product features...

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