Automated Grinding Machine - Valve Seat Grinding Machine

Key Points

Robot loading from trays
Automatic tray handling system
Suitable for larger valves
Cycle Time – around 30 seconds depending on size and stock removal
Loading system can be customised to suit other trays or pallets

Machine Features

3 servo axes + Robot
4500 RPM grinding spindle
600mm Ø or 500mm Ø grinding wheel
Schmitt wheel balancer integrated into grinding spindle
Static diamond dresser or 6000 rpm rotary disc dresser
SMC or Festo pneumatics
Multiple languages
Kraft & Bauer fire suppression syste
Optional programmable servo-controlled unloading system
Optional High-pressure Wheel Cleaning System with servo control

Maintenance & Parts Enquire

Earlsdon VSG-M3BL Case Study

The rapid, powerful evolution of technology is encouraging more manufacturers to step into the era of automation.

Over the past two decades, automation has been transforming factory floors and helping manufacturers to solve issues, create opportunities, increase productivity, and more. Our VSG-M3BL automated grinding machine is one example of such automation.

Read our case study to discover how the VSG-M3BL machine helped one of our clients rejuvenate their production process:

What was the client looking for?

A bespoke, automated grinding machine that could integrate with their factory’s automation system. Specifically, our client wanted a machine that could:

Be placed in an automated cell
Apply the use of FANUC robots
Machine large engine valves
Perform automated loading and unloading to replace a manually loading machine

The client further requested that we tailor the machine by customising it to align with their production process.

The required customisations were as follow:

Automated handling

The machine had to feature a bespoke automated handling system that could work cooperatively with the trays used in their factory

Roller Tracking

Our client requested that we design the machine to be able to use their roller tracking system

Integration

They wanted the machine to include functionality allowing it to work with automation devices that could pick up boxes at the end of machining processes

Loading/Unloading

The machine had to be capable of stacking and unloading trays. So our client further requested that we implement the use of machine loading robots.

The result

Our talented, driven team of engineers assembled and built a machine tailored to all the requirements above. As requested, we delivered a flexible machine, featuring:

Adaptable tooling that could work with parts of different sizes.
An integrated FANUC robot that could stack, unstack, load and unload the machine
A rapid automatic tool change over with automatic gripper change

Our automated solution helped the client free up operator time; as they were no longer spending valuable time loading and Unloading, they could invest more time on more high-level tasks.

Additionally, our machine helped the client reduce labour costs; cut cycle times, improve safety for operators.

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