GS:G 2 Profile Gear Grinder
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Profile Gear Grinder Precision Machines for Threads & Gears A multi-role grinder that can switch gears as fast as you! Typical parts produced on the GS:G 2 The Drake GS:G2 4-Axis Profile Gear Grinder is a perfect blend of precision, power, and price. It is equally at home in job shops, manufacturing cells, and shops doing high volume or prototype grinding work. By combining the latest CNC processors and position feedback devices with state-of-the-art grinding processes, the GS:G² will help you produce gears that exceed DIN 2 specifications in a cost efficient manner. Temperaturecontrolled linear axes, and grind and dress spindles on a polymer-mineral composite base result in incredible thermal stability and repeatability. Grind master quality gears with confidence. Rough and finish grind gears in one operation. Grind gears from Mod 0.5 to 8 (50 to 3 DP), from 25mm to 350mm tip diameter to AGMA 14 specification. This highly productive grinder is based on a proven design with Drake’s latest grinding technologies. Special tooth forms Worm grinding option available With on-machine contour wheel dressing, grind modified forms on solid, green gears without investing in special hobs. No need to carry expensive special hobbing tool inventory or wait for plated wheels with special forms. GS:G2 Equipped with an easy menu-driven control and Drake’s GearSmart™ programming, to allow part change-overs in 15 minutes or less. • Direct drive synchronous torque motor C-axis positioning provides tooth-to-tooth index resolution to within 0.002 degrees. • Infinitely variable wheel and work speeds selectable for roughing and finishing. • SmartForm™ CNC diamond contour roll dressing for wheel profiling and conditioning. Dressing software allows easy involute profile modifications for prototype or custom gear teeth. • Linear axis positioning with 0.05µm resolution linear scale feedback for world-class accuracy. Preci sion. Innovation. Service.

Profile Gear Grinder GearSmart™ Menu-Driven Screens Drake takes the mystery out of gear grinding – Drake machines are programmed at our plant for your specific parts. Dressing forms, grind paths, spindle and work rpm are all pre-calculated and stored in memory. Menu entries are based on your terminology. No programming knowledge is required! Maximum workpiece diameter Minimum workpiece diameter Maximum pitch Minimum pitch Maximum helix angle Capacities Stroke of workpiece slide Grinding length Maximum between centers Wheel Maximum diameter Minimum diameter* Width (maximum wheel pack) Bore...