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Precision Punches | GT-610 CNC

09.05.2018 General Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To grind a variety of tooling punches to extreme precision, while accommodating small lot sizes with short changeover times. SolutionHydraulic punch machine tooling goes through punishment when forming and stamping materials of variable thickness and hardness. The punch design is more about stringent material hardness properties, a...

Burnishing Tools | GT-610 CNC

08.05.2018 Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To grind burnishing and expander rolls used in manufacturing tubes for a multitude of applications ranging from oil and gas tubes to automotive. Due to the shape of the parts which includes several tapers, the material removal is dramatic requiring several operations. Additionally the rolls are custom shapes so changeover between pa...

Titanium & Steel Rods | GT-610

07.05.2018 Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: Quality, cost control, and lead time issues of outsourcing the pre-sizing of titanium and steel bars.SolutionA GT-610 machine equipped with a wide 8-5/8” super abrasive grinding wheel can efficiently pre-size titanium or steel bars to +/-0.0001” over the length of the material for use on Swiss turning machines o...

Enhanced Throughput and Pinpoint Precision Elevate Form Grinding on Glebar’s New PG-912DG Enclosed Centerless Form Grinder

06.05.2018 Ball Grinding Case Studies Case Studies

Glebar’s Applications Division conducts research and development of innovative cutoff and grinding technology. Their most recent focus was to innovate the existing design of our PG-9 series of Centerless Plunge Grinding Machines. The goal was to help customers reduce setup times, increase throughput, and maintain tighter tolerances.Current Proces...

Form Grinding of Deodorant Balls | PG-9BHD

05.05.2018 Ball Grinding Case Studies Case Studies

ChallengeManufacturers use lapping machines which are unable to hold consistent tolerances or capacity, creating inconsistent surface finishes and longer cycle times.Provide a form grinding solution for 1″ and 1.4″ deodorant balls while meeting the customer’s cycle time and surface finish requirements.SolutionPG-9BHD Cen...

Automated and CE Certified Form Grinder Reduces Scrap Rates | PG-9DHD

04.05.2018 Ball Grinding Case Studies Case Studies

Current process:Legacy equipment did not meet current CE standards. The brittle shafts break in the grinder’s feeder increasing scrap rates.Challenges:Deliver an automated, turnkey process that can integrate with the customer’s existing isostatic press to accuractely handle and grind the parts. The process had to ensure th...

Glass Rods | PG-9X20DHD

03.05.2018 Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies

A top tier technical glass OEM required a precision grinding solution for quartz glass rod components which will be transformed into fiber optic cable cores. They needed to improve their existing process to increase output while maintaining a small footprint in their factory. Precision is paramount as the glass will ultimately...

Filler Spouts | GT-610

02.05.2018 General Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: A food equipment manufacturer approached Glebar to improve productivity and reduce costs for their food filler machines. The metal spout requires grinding for several reasons. They come in contact with food, therefore requiring a smooth finish for sanitary purposes. The tubes are often exchanged on the machines to dispense various size ...

Circuit Board Drill Blanks | DD-7

01.05.2018 General Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To end grind printed circuit board carbide drill blanks used by a major tool manufacturer to qualify the blank before fluting. The existing method relied on a batch process where parts were placed, a stack at a time, into a fixture and surface ground. Control over the length was highly dependent upon the setup of e...

Golf Ball Cores | PG-9DHD

12.05.2017 Ball Grinding Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To mass produce golf ball cores at a low cost, while holding tight tolerances with maximum throughput. SolutionGlebar designs and builds networked machines with the ability to gather production data. Inspection and conveyor systems designed for mass production have made our machin...

Felt Tips | PG-9BHD

11.05.2017 General Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To grind felt tips for pens. Customer required a high volume turnkey solution. SolutionBefore finding Glebar, the customer was grinding these felt tips manually. Glebar sold the customer a fully automated form grinder to grind the shape from rod to felt tip, processing 8 pieces per cycle with intricate geometric shapes and radii. C...

Ceramic Insulator Bodies | FW-9D

09.05.2017 Tube Grinding & Cutoff Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To grind a ceramic insulator body for lean burn gas engines for use in cogeneration plants and containerized power generation units. Customer required four diameters as well multiple compound angles and radii to be ground concentric to the ID within .003”.SolutionBefore finding Glebar, the customer was grinding t...

Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Cutter | GT-610 SD

08.05.2017 General Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: To process carbide and polycrystalline diamond with complete automation, conserving grinding wheels and using little power, all on a machine within a small footprint SolutionGlebar’s GT-610-SD uses machine intelligence and data to predict and preempt the machine’s operational parameters. The machine is a fully...

Offline CNC Grinding Wheel Dresser Improves Grinder Efficiency | DM-9CNC

06.05.2017 Machine Upgrades Case Studies Case Studies

The DM-9CNC Wheel Dressing Machine allows a grinding wheel to be contour dressed offline using a fully programmable single diamond or rotary diamond roll. Having the ability to dress wheels offline allows the wheels to be ready for production, reducing setup time and improving machine efficiency.Current Process:The wheel is dressed on the grinding ...

Form Grinding Ball Valves In-House Improves Output, Reducing Production Time and Saving Costs | PG-9DHD

05.05.2017 Ball Grinding Case Studies Case Studies

Current Process:The balls are formed one at a time from bar stock on a lathe in multiple roughing and finishing tool paths. Molded balls are purchased from a contract manufacturer, then turned to achieve the desired diameter and to remove mold imperfections such as parting lines.Challenges:Purchasing the balls can be expensive...

Aerospace Fasteners (Gauging | P4K)

04.05.2017 Fastener Grinding Case Studies Case Studies

Challenge: Lack of a clear, simple method to inspect the geometric profile of many components, including titanium aerospace fasteners. Existing systems are slow, unreliable, and complex to operate.SolutionGlebar’s P4K inspection system was designed to inspect components ranging from titanium fasteners and medical guidewires to arthroscopic s...

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