Centerless Grinders

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With a centerless grinding machine, you can complete all your grinding tasks without the complications associated with a spindle. A large amount of parts can be manufactured in a relatively short time using this product.

The work piece that needs grinding has to be placed between a stationary wheel, sometimes referred to as the regulating wheel, and the moving wheel, which is essentially the grinding wheel. The work piece is supported by a work blade, or, work rest, against which it is lodged so that it stays in place.

By tilting the stationary wheel at a slight angle from horizontal, the work piece is manipulated against the grinding wheel in the desired manner. This also gives mechanism horizontal velocity, negating the need for outside feed mechanisms such as an automated feed dispenser.

The reason centerless grinders can churn out a large amount of parts in short order is because work pieces can be continuously fed into the machine using its own horizontal velocity along its work rest, which will remain stable and keep the work piece in the desired position for grinding. This is called throughfeed grinding. ...
... Thus centerless grinders are ideal for mass production because of their high output capabilities.

Centerless grinders also provide grinding abilities not possible on OD grinders. They can grind odd numbered geometric parts, or odd numbered lobing on the shafts of such parts. They will also maintain the sizing on a work piece better than an OD grinder because of the low, spaced out pressure exerted against work pieces as it moves along the work rest in the grinding process.

At Machinery Values, we have various high quality new and used centerless grinders available to the public. We have been in business since 1971 and we have been a member of the National Machinery Dealers Association for over 25 years.

As a company built whose members and employees have years of experience in the machining industry, we pride ourselves on offering both products and service terms that match up to the highest quality and ethical standards.

Machinery products are meant to last for decades. That’s why we not only offer new machines, but used machines that we have refurbished ourselves. We have the expertise to do this and you can buy with confidence from us. We stand by all our centerless grindersâ€and all our products. We have literally thousands of new and used products available to the metal working machining industry.

If your company is working within a specified budget, one of our expert sales associates can help you to navigate your options in terms of what new or used grinder is best for your application.

If you need financing, we offer generous terms and 24 hour turnaround on loan applications. You may qualify for instant financing of up to $100,000, and we can offer you deferred or seasonal payment options that match your business’s cash flow cycle. This is a very convenient option, but we offer it because we understand how the machining industry is tied to its markets. You can get anywhere from a 12 to 60 month financing plan.

If an OD grinder is just not cutting it, give Machinery Values a call today to see how a centerless grinder can improve your bottom line.