Advice For Buying CNC Cylindrical Grinder

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athack

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• Jul 30, 2018

• #1

Hello All,

We are in need of a new OD grinder. Mostly plunge feed then repciprocate to finish. We currently use Brown and Sharpe grinders and are very successful. We need more capacity and ease of operation.

Please suggest good cnc grinders. I just don't know where to start.

Thank You!!

 

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BROTHERFRANK

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SoCal

• Jul 30, 2018

• #2

Mitsubishi offers the RD and PD series OD grinders. Reliable, fast, user friendly and accurate. Yamazen supports them in Michigan.

General-purpose CNC cylindrical grinding machine R series｜Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Ltd.

 

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athack

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• Jul 30, 2018

• #3

Thank You Brotherfrank.

 

Richard King

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Cottage Grove, MN 55016

• Jul 30, 2018

• #4

I have taught classes inside these guys factories and they make amazing machines.
High Technique Cylindrical Grinders | Chevalier Grinders

These others have good machines but I think they would be a less $$

Products of Supertec Machinery Incorporated. - CNC Cylindrical Grinder, Cylindrical Grinder, Grinding Machine, Surface Grinder, Centerless Grinder

PARAGON MACHINERY CO., LTD. - CNC Grinding Machines CBN,Centerless grinding machines,ID, OD Grinders, non-round grinder, tool grinder-Company-Company Profile

The best in the world are made by these guys, but you need deep pockets. (IMHO)

Cylindrical grinding machines, cylindrical grinding - Fritz Studer AG - Studer

 

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athack

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• Jul 30, 2018

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Richard,

Thanks for the Chevalier lead. I agree with regards to the Struders, wish we could afford one.

 

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AGRINDER

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• Aug 3, 2018

• #6

I used to run a CNC OD grinder a few years back called a Toyoda. They were very easy to to set up and very user friendly.

 

michiganbuck

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Mt Clemens, Michigan 48035

• Aug 3, 2018

• #7

Don't think you can match the old Brown and Sharpes..and a few other great names so would go with Richards suggestion.

He has experience in all the good old brands and can be trusted to give good advice.

I would bet Schaudts are good but never ran one...

 

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Donovan

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Arvada,CO

• Aug 4, 2018

• #8

Here you go. Just about can't beat a Brown and Sharpe.

https://machmotion.com/media/wysiwy...harp_Cylindrical_Grinder_Control_Retrofit.png

 

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Donovan

Cast Iron

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Arvada,CO

• Aug 4, 2018

• #9

Look here.

Brown & Sharpe Grinder Retrofit - YouTube

 

allloutmx

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Rochester, NY

• Aug 4, 2018

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Cylindrical-grinders by Kellenberger & Co AG - Engineering and Production of high accuracy grinding machines, St.Gallen and Biel, Switzerland

 

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athack

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• Aug 7, 2018

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Donovan,

Thank you! A retro is a good idea.

 

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athack

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Allloutmx,

Thank you I am fimiliar with Hardinge so that is good. I suspect they cost a ton.

 

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Brad23

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• Aug 24, 2023

• #13

I have an old Myford grinder I’m looking to replace with a CNC grinder. Right now I’m looking at Sharp Industries machines. Specifically model NC-OD-820SE. Anyone know/have an opinion on these?