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Article: Thread grinder builds on past success--Drake Manufacturing, Booth B-7407.(Grinding/Abrasive Machining Equipment)(Company overview)
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- Modern Machine Shop
- Article date:
- August 1, 2008
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Equipped for production thread grinding of parts from 1 to 10 mm in diameter and as long as 100 mm. the GS:TEM Mini thread grinder is designed for high-volume, precision threaded parts manufacturers in the cutting tool, automotive, aerospace, thread gage and medical equipment industries. The grinder is available with linear-motor or ballscrew axes.
For small taps in the electronics industry, the company's forming and cutting tap software, small 200-mm diameter wheel and low-mass wheel axis are said to provide intricate control over the shape of a form tap's lobes and relief. The company also provides multi-rib rolls for form or ...