Case Studies
09.05.2019
Fastener Grinding Case Studies Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Tridex Case Studies
Current ProcessConventional cutting processes use an abrasive chop saw, band saw, lathe cutoff, or shear cutting machine. Each method has its disadvantages. Tooling wears quickly and is expensive, driving up costs.ChallengesThe material used to manufacture aerospace fasteners is difficult to cut using conventional equipment. Cutting oil is expe...
08.05.2019
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Challenge: To thrufeed automatically thru feed grind an automotive component and achieve a 1.2 Rz surface finishSolutionUsing a GT-610 thrufeed machine coupled with a vibratory feeding system that oriented pushrod parts for thrufeed grinding, we were able to use the same automation to cover a wide range of part lengths. The pre-ground 0.098”...
07.05.2019
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Glebar Company’s position in the machine tool industry is driven by its solution orientated leadership and skilled engineering staff. Market studies have indicated a healthy growth cycle in the specialty carbide cutting tool industries especially in the aerospace sector. Glebar identified this opportunity and introduced a ne...
06.05.2019
Fastener Grinding Case Studies Case Studies
Challenge: To grind diameters on parts of many sizes and lengths for a manufacturer of aerospace fasteners. The goal was to provide a solution that gave the customer a machine with intelligence, in-process inspection, ease of use and to maximize up time and production rates. SolutionBefore finding Glebar, the customer had to...
03.05.2019
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Challenge: To grind both sides of composite strips (fiberglass), fully automated at high speed with tight tolerances.SolutionUsing Glebar’s DD-7 Double Disc Grinder (one of the smallest on the market), the composite strip material was successfully ground from spool to spool. The machine’s tractor feed extractor and 10” grinding wheels we...
02.05.2019
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
Manufacturers use grinding machines with a narrow work wheel requiring several passes to reduce the diameter and achieve acceptable surface finish. Thus creating longer cycle times. Machines are difficult to adjust for setup and changeovers requiring highly skilled technicians. Heavy material removal in a short distance deforms thin walled tubi...
01.05.2019
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Challenge: Customer wants to increase output for steel taps used to drill threaded holes as used in the machining and tooling industry. In addition to speeding up the throughput time, achieving the exact tolerances is critical for the component to create the proper threads.SolutionGlebar’s automated GT-610 CNC Infeed Centerless Grinder con...
12.05.2018
Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies
To establish a process whereby pre-sintered carbide drill blanks processed in a hot isostatic press (HIP) can be pre-sized to produce straight rod stock for long blanks. The existing method of manufacture involves sintering the carbide rods in a hot isostatic press then grinding them to size in a hard state before the fluting op...
11.05.2018
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Challenge: The customer wants to decrease cycle time while maintaining tight concentricity specifications for roughing a tungsten carbide pin.SolutionThe Glebar PG-9DOD addressed the challenge. The system was configured with dual fixtures, a six-axis robot and bowl feeder – decreasing cycle time by 50% by grinding two parts...
10.05.2018
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Challenge: Satisfying the high volume finishing requirements for the complex form geometry on a hard carbide pin application. This compliments the PG-9DOD Carbide Pin Roughing Operation.SolutionSolution: The Glebar GT-610 Infeed Centerless Grinding System addressed the challenge. As the second process to thePG-9DOD grinding operation, this ma...
