Key Features of the Smith CNC100 Centerless Grinders:
- Advanced CNC Control: User-friendly interface for complex programming, automated cycles, and consistent repeatability, reducing setup times and operator intervention.
- Superior Spindle Technology: Equipped with ultra-precision bearings for higher rigidity, ensuring superior surface finish and roundness on every part .
- High Tensile Cast Iron Bed: Heavily ribbed construction guarantees long life, maintains alignment, and absorbs shock for consistent accuracy.
- Automation Ready: Designed to integrate with robotic loaders or gantry systems for unattended operation, maximizing productivity.
Applications and Industries
The Smith CNC100 is widely used across sectors requiring tight tolerances and high-quality surface finishes, including:
- Automotive Industry: Precision grinding of shafts, bearings, pistons, and transmission components.
- Aerospace Manufacturing: Producing critical parts like turbine blades, bushings, and landing gear components.
- Medical Devices: Manufacturing surgical instruments, implants, and other precision tools requiring flawless surface integrity.
- General Engineering: High-precision components for industrial machinery and fluid power systems.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SMITH CNC-100 |
||
|---|---|---|
| MODEL | SMITH CNC 100 | |
| Grinding Capacity (Diameter) | Minimum | 2MM |
| Maximum | 75MM | |
| Grinding Wheel Size | Diameter | 350MM |
| Width | 100MM | |
| Bore | 152.4MM | |
| Regulating Wheel Size | Diameter | 230MM |
| Width | 100MM | |
| Bore | 76.2MM | |
| Grinding Wheel Speed | RPM | 1800 |
| Regulating. Wheel Speed | RPM | 0-200 |
| Swovel of Regulating Wheel Slide Vertically | Degree | -1°~+5° |
| Swovel of Grinding and Regulating Dressing Slides | Degree | +5° |
| X-Axis Servo Motor | NM | STALL TORQ. 10.5 |
| Y-Axis Servo Motor | NM | STALL TORQ. 3.5 |
| Z-Axis Servo Motor | NM | STALL TORQ. 3.5 |
| Grinding Wheel Motor | HP | 7.5 |
| Regulating Wheel Motor | HP | 1 |
| Hydraulic Unit Motor | HP | 1 |
| Coolant Pump | HP | 0.18 |
| Coolant Pump For Dresser. | HP | 0.18 |
| Oil Circulating Unit Motor . | HP | 0.5 |
| Power Supply | 3 Phase / 415 Volts / HZ 50 | |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is Centerless grinding and how does it work?
A: Centerless grinding is a precision machining process that removes material from the outer diameter of a cylindrical workpiece without using centers or fixtures to hold the part. The workpiece is supported by a work rest blade and guided between a rotating grinding wheel and a smaller regulating wheel. The grinding wheel performs the cutting, while the regulating wheel controls the rotation and feed rate of the workpiece.
Q2: What are the advantages of Centerless grinding over conventional cylindrical grinding?
A: Centerless grinding offers several advantages: faster production rates due to continuous operation, no need for center holes or clamping, reduced setup time, ability to grind long and thin parts without deflection, superior roundness and surface finish, and easy automation for high-volume production.
Q3: What is the difference between through-feed and in-feed Centerless grinding?
A: Through-feed grinding is used for straight cylindrical parts with no shoulders, where the workpiece passes axially between the grinding and regulating wheels from one side to the other. In-feed grinding is used for parts with heads, shoulders, or complex profiles, where the workpiece is placed on the work rest blade and the regulating wheel feeds it into the grinding wheel.
Q4: What materials can be ground on NEW SMITH CNC 100 Centerless grinders?
A: Our Centerless grinders can process a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, titanium, ceramics, plastics, and various alloys used in automotive, aerospace, and general engineering applications.
Q5: What level of precision can I expect from a NEW SMITH Centerless Grinding Machine?
A: Our Centerless grinding Machines are engineered to achieve exceptional precision, with roundness tolerances as tight as 1 micron (0.001mm), cylindricity within 1.8 microns, and surface finishes down to Ra 0.16 µm, depending on the material and application.
Q6: Are your machines suitable for high-volume production?
A: Yes, our Centerless grinders are designed for both job shop flexibility and high-volume production environments. Our machines feature robust construction for continuous operation and are automation-ready for integration with robotic loaders, gantry systems, or bar feeders.
Q7: Do you provide after-sales service and technical support?
A: After sales services is backbone of Our Growth, as we understand that one satisfied Bring 100 another customers, So we empasize strongly on customer satisfaction with comprehensive after-sales support, including installation, commissioning, operator training, spare parts availability, and technical service by our experienced engineering team.
Q8: Can the machines be customized for specific applications?
A: Yes. We offer customization configurations and provide tailor machine setups for specific grinding needs, including specialized work rest blades, custom wheel sizes, automated loading systems, and coolant filtration options etc.