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A multi-role grinder that can switch gears as fast as you!

The Drake GS:G
2 -LM is a perfect blend of precision, power and price. It’s equally at home in job shops, manufacturing cells, high volume grinding – even prototype work. If you’ve wanted to move to precision ground gears but balked at the cost– the G • GearSmart • Quick changeovers – new parts running in 15 min. or less. • Direct drive synchronous torque motor C-axis positioning with 8-million count encoder provides feedback resolution of 0.2 arc seconds. • Constant surface speed as the wheels wear. Special tooth forms
2 is the machine for you. With on-machine contour wheel dressing, grind modified forms on pre-cut gears without investing in special hobs. No need to carry expensive special hobbing tool inventory or wait for plated wheels with special forms. High value – minimal capital outlay • SmartForm Now you can source near net- shaped or hobbed gears from low-cost suppliers and still control the final product quality. You can supply a quieter, more precise product and remain globally competitive.
Typical parts produced on the GS:G 2 -LM • SmartSpindle
TM CNC diamond roll dressing – for wheel profiling and conditioning. Dressing software allows involute profile modifications for prototype or custom gear teeth.
TM acoustical emissions monitoring allows fully automated gear tooth location and stock division to equalize grind stock. • Linear axis positioning with 0.05µm resolution linear scale feedback for world-class accuracy.
TM programming – operator only needs to enter specific part and process information prompted by menu-driven screens.