8 tips to improving centerless grinding operations
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IMPROVE YOUR CENTERLESS
GRINDING OPERATIONS
8 tips for
better
machine
performance
A clean
machine is a
happy
machine
Dirty or contaminated coolant can cause a number of problems
for your centerless grinder, including diminished part quality,
surface finish problems, increased machine maintenance and
shortened tooling, component and machine life, as well as safety
risks for operators exposed to bacteria-ridden fluids.
Eliminate the additional costs
and worry of unplanned and
costly service by scheduling
regular machine maintenance
and upkeep. Preventive
maintenance on your
centerless grinding machine
will reduce downtime,
decrease emergency repairs,
diminish scrap and enhance
productivity, ultimately
maximizing your machine’s
return on investment.
Regular checkups are important
• Machine Features: A little planning
goes a long way
To prevent extended downtime when your machine needs a
new part, it’s important to know which parts you should keep on
the shelf, just in case. List all the spare parts you might need at
some point and assign each one a letter – A, B or C:
A. Parts that can be purchased at a local hardware store
B. Parts that the machine supplier has on the shelf and can
deliver in 24 hours
C. Items that are part-specific to your machine or product, or
items your supplier does not stock. These are the ones
you should stock.
Pick the right grinding wheel for your
centerless machine. Proper wheel
selection effects part size, part quality,
surface finish requirements, and machine
production. Pick the right wheel and
you’ll enjoy lower costs and increased
machine output.
Avoid an
unneccessarily
bumpy ride
• Machine Features:
Line ‘em upBe sure that your tooling is properly aligned. Proper size and
surface finish depend on the placement of your part between the
grinding wheel and the regulating wheel. Misaligned tooling
will lead to bad parts, which make their way onto the scrap heap
and add cost to your manufacturing process.
• Machine Features:
Don’t put
off the oil
changeAs swarf accumulates in hydraulic oil, your Babbit bearings will
be at risk for damage. These soft, pliable bearings will eventually
become embedded with swarf, leading to bearing failure and
subsequent engine lockup. Dirty hydraulic oil also damages
critical machine components such as machine spindles.
Assign chores
Be sure to show operators how to
complete and regularly perform these
tasks:
1. Check the level of coolant in the
coolant tank
2. Remove all swarf and debris from
machinery
3. Check for any abnormal noise, oil
leakage or heating of motors
4. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is
clean
5. Ensure that the wheels are
dressed properly
Get the
swarf outCenterless grinder components
and swarf are not compatible.
A filtration system may be a
welcome addition to your
centerless grinder cell in
2016. Consult with your supplier
who will partner with you to
determine the most compatible
system.
Following these easy tips will ensure
better centerless grinding machine
performance for increased prosperity
and success.
Pocket the
savings
View more centerless
grinding tips:
• Installing a new centerless grinding wheel
• How technology can work for you in centerless grinding
• Safety considerations when working around centerless grinders –
Part 1, General safety measures
• Safety considerations when working around centerless grinders –
Part 2, Focus on the grinding wheel
• 3 ways to get more production out of your centerless grinder
• 3 ways to lower the cost of operating your centerless grinder
Learn about TGS’
centerless grinder
• TGS-CL-6020 centerless grinding machine overview• CNC centerless grinding machine specs• Grinding machine controls• Automation
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