Tungsten Carbide Pin (Roughing) | Glebar PG-9DOD
Challenge
The challenge was to reduce cycle time for roughing tungsten carbide pins while maintaining tight concentricity specifications throughout the process.
Process
The Glebar PG-9DOD provided the ideal solution, configured with dual fixtures, a six-axis robot, and a bowl feeder to grind two tungsten carbide pins simultaneously, reducing cycle time by 50% compared with single-part processing. The machine excels at grinding small-diameter components with tight concentricity requirements, built on a granite base for optimal stability and precision control.
Parts are fed from the bowl feeder onto a smart conveyor that orients and spaces them for consistent feeding. Integrated cameras inspect each part before grinding, automatically rejecting components with identified imperfections before they enter the grinding cycle. Four parts are held at a time, two raw and two ground, minimizing part handling and maximizing throughput. A safety enclosure and a coolant filtration and recycling system complete the installation.
Contact an EngineerSolution: Glebar PG-9DOD OD Grinding Machine
The Glebar PG-9DOD is a compact OD grinding machine built for small components that require tight concentricity specifications, including rollers, pins, bushings, and high-performance engine components. Its versatile design adapts readily to equally demanding applications where concentricity is critical, and parts can be staged on a precision arbor fixture for seamless loading into the machine. With a small footprint and the ability to integrate automation, including robotic handling, smart conveyors, and vision inspection systems, the PG-9DOD delivers precision, flexibility, and throughput for the most demanding small-component grinding applications.
