The centerless grinder boasts a long and sometimes contentious history. During the machine’s early days, it wasn’t unusual to specify that parts “not be ground on a centerless grinder.” But today’s CNC centerless grinding machinesachieve tolerances of 10 millionths of an inch, making them a necessary part of technologically advanced manufacturing processes.The invention of the …
Why We Are Thankful for Centerless Grinders
As Thanksgiving approaches, you may be taking stock of some of the things for which you are grateful. With centerless grinders always on our minds, here are ten reasons why this important machine tool has earned our eternal gratitude. Have questions about centerless grinders or centerless grinding? Have a project coming up? Contact us.1. Unbelievably …
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14 Centerless Grinder Components You Need to Know
The pencil sharpener is about as far as I have ever got in operating a complicated piece of machinery with any success. — Robert Benchley (1889 – 1945)We agree that a centerless grinder is certainly more complicated to operate than a pencil sharpener. That doesn’t mean that centerless grinding can’t be done successfully and reliably. In …
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3 Ways to Get More Production Out Of Your Centerless Grinder
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, we need to be as efficient as possible to meet production and cost-per-piece goals. Below are a few sometimes overlooked practices that will increase your production. Preventive maintenance (PM)Your centerless grinder has been grinding away for hours and perfect parts are flying out of the machine right on schedule. …
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3 Ways You Can Lower the Cost of Operating Your Centerless Grinder
Companies across the economy are finding ways to do more with fewer financial resources. To help you get the most out of your centerless grinder, here are three tips on how to lower the cost of operating your centerless grinding machine. Select the proper wheelThere are a number of factors to be considered when selecting the proper wheel …
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Safety Considerations When Working around Centerless Grinders Part 1: General Safety Measures
As with any machine tool, there are a number of safety guidelines that must be followed when operating a centerless grinding machine. Below are just a few of the common-sense safety basics for both novice and experienced centerless grinding machine users. The first thing is to have a thorough understanding of how to properly operate …
Quick Guide: Installing a New Centerless Grinding Wheel
Whether every three days or every six months, your centerless grinder will need its grinding wheel changed on a regular basis. Below are a few tips and a highly simplified visual to help you through the process. As with all machine tools, please read and understand your machine manual before servicing your machine. Talk to …
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10 Things Your Boss Expects You to Know About Solving Centerless Grinder Errors – Part One
Centerless grinders are the dependable workhorses of the manufacturing world. With regular maintenance and TLC, your centerless grinding machine will produce zillions of parts with nary a hiccup. But when your Triple Crown-winning grinder suddenly develops a limp, as shown by parts coming off the machine, you’ll want to be savvy enough to have a …
11 Ways to Ruin Your Centerless Grinder
Your centerless grinder is a reliable workhorse that should last more than half a century if you treat it with the respect it deserves. Develop a daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance schedule for your centerless grinding machine, and follow it. Along with regular maintenance, be sure to book a yearly stem-to-stern examination by an …
Take a Minute to Watch the New Video of our Centerless Grinder
We’re sharing a new video of our TGS-CL-6020 CNC centerless grinder. We’ve collected a batch of new photographs of our machine and combined them with a few of our earlier ones, turning the shots into a short video. During the video, you’ll learn why the TGS-CL-6020 is unlike any other centerless grinding machine. Watch and …
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