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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“We Will Grind”
Sung to the tune of “Let It Snow”Oh, our downtime before was frightfulAnd those scrapped parts were never delightfulBut TGS is such a great findWe will grind! We will grind! We will grind!Our new centerless won’t be stoppingAnd a full enclosure keeps the floor from soppingOur TGS grinder gives us piece of mindWe will grind! …
Quality Means Getting the Right CNC Centerless Grinder
While Hank Matousek Sr. was perfectly content in his position as quality control manager at a bearing company during the late 1960s and early ‘70s, he had no idea that his employer’s growing financial woes and a pending layoff would become his surprise catalysts to found Grind All. Not surprising, though, was that Matousek’s background …
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New Centerless Grinder Keeps Pace With Demanding Production Schedule
With words like quality, innovation and superior service defining this global manufacturer, it was only natural that the company would seek a partner with equally high standards when it came time to source its new centerless grinder.As part of its expansive product line, this well-established Midwest-based manufacturer cranks out millions of shafts each year, ranging …
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6 Ways to Keep Your Centerless Grinder More Productive
Having an insanely productive centerless grinding machine is a great thing. It not only cuts your workplace stress and earns you kudos from your boss, but it also makes your production line more efficient and your company more profitable. With those advantages in mind, here are six tips to keep your centerless grinder running efficiently …
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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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How to Develop an RFQ for a Centerless Grinder
With the information in this blog, you’ll be able to better draft your centerless grinder RFQ, an integral part of the buying process. As you search for the ideal supplier and decide who will be sent the RFQ for your centerless grinder, you should ask questions — lots of them — of potential vendors. …
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3 Three Things You Need to Know About Centerless Grinding
TGS asked its team to share thoughts and tips about centerless grinding. Here are the top three things users need to know about centerless grinding. 1. Make sure you have consistent parts.Stock removal plays a key role in centerless grinding accuracy. If you’re removing different amounts of stock from part lot to part lot, your final …
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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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