GT-9AC EVO
The Glebar GT9AC EVO Automated Guidewire Grinder builds on the proven capabilities of its predecessor, delivering precision grinding of medical guidewires with multiple tapers, paddles, and parabolic shapes at centerless grinding speeds. A redesigned feeder reduces loading time by up to 50%, increasing throughput and maximizing shift output. High-speed imaging technology and a 1-micron encoder run the full length of the feeder, continuously monitoring the wire position, with real-time updates displayed on the touchscreen HMI for quick, intuitive adjustments. New software enhancements bring OEE tracking, fingerprint authentication, and version control to the platform, giving operators and quality teams full traceability and tighter program management across every production run.
Product Details
Key Features
- Redesigned feeder reduces loading time by up to 50%, increasing throughput and maximizing shift output.
- Standard variable frequency drive on the work wheel spindle increases wheel surface feet when running super abrasives such as vitrified CBN.
- Easily holds tighter tolerances required by today’s guidewires.
- Change wire length or profile in seconds.
- Spindle RPM can be varied depending on the wheel type and wheel dressing parameters.
- Automatic wheel balancing and acoustic emissions system.
- Automatic blade sizing makes grinds easy and repeatable.
- Servo-driven, variable speed regulating wheel drive.
- Work rest blade holder with built-in ramp for simple height adjustment.
- Grind lengths are not dependent on wire cut length.
- Remote connectivity simplifies troubleshooting and maintenance
- Programmable work wheel dresser.
- Available Extractor allows for double-ended grinds or grinding multiple parts in the same cycle.
- High-speed imaging technology and a 1-micron encoder run the length of the feeder.
- Wire position is updated every 0.00025” (0.006 mm) at typical grinding speeds.
- Software interface allows an unskilled operator to run multiple high-precision machines simultaneously.
Commonly Used Materials
Diameter Resolution: .00005″
Grinding Diameter Capacity: .045″
Work Wheel Diameter: 9″ (230mm)
Work Wheel Power: 2HP
Work Wheel RPM: 2,500
Regulating Wheel Diameter: 4″ (100mm)
Upper Slide Resolution: 0.1μm (0.000004″)
Lower Slide Resolution: 0.1μm (0.000004″)
Machine Footprint: 59″x35″x71″
Machine Weight: 3,520 lbs
Maximum Wire Length: 16 feet
Minimum Wire Diameter: 0.0015″
Maximum Wire Diameter: 0.045″
Grinding Length: 16ft
Feeder Length Resolution: 1μm (0.00004″)
Tooling: 1.5″ (38mm) and 3″ (76mm) wide tooling
Feeder Lengths: 2m (6.5ft), 3m (9.8ft), 4m, 5m
Power: 480VAC, 60Hz, 20A
Air: 4CFM @ 80PSI
Machine Bed: 6″ Thick Granite
Load/Unload Speed: 7-10Sec