Grinder Simplifies Automotive Engine Part Production
IMTS 2018: Meccanica Nova’s Novamatic 2G internal grinding machine grinds multiple bores of an automotive engine component in one work part clamping.
Meccanica Nova’s Novamatic 2G internal grinding machine grinds multiple bores of an automotive engine component in one part clamping. An internally-mounted FANUC robot loads and unloads workpieces.
The company’s ID grinders are flexible, agile, high-production grinding machines with various workholding packages and wheel dressing options for parts ranging from 5 to 420 mm. The grinders are said to speed setups and change-overs, simplify maintenance, reduce cycle times and improve throughput.
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