ROTARY TRANSFER GRINDER

MULTIPLE STATION GRINDER

Rotary Transfer Grinder (RTG) for the Automotive Industry. Production is the key factor in automotive manufacturing. The challenge is obtaining high production rates without sacrificing part quality. Traditionally this has left manufacturers with one of two choices; produce parts complete in one machine or use a grinding cell concept. The Rotary Transfer Grinder was built with these limitations in mind. This machine concept combines the production rate benefits of a cell grinding operation with the quality benefits of producing a complete automotive part in one clamping. The machine consists of three-four separate stations: Three grinding stations and a loading station.

The RTG Multi Station Grinder was built for Auto Parts. This machine concept combines the production rate benefits of a cell grinding operation with the quality benefits of producing a complete Automotive Part in one clamping. The machine consists of three separate stations: Two grinding stations and a loading station. A vertical column mounted through the middle of the machine base is equipped with an Index table featuring three collet workheads that are mounted vertically, with the collet facing downward.

Auto Parts will be loaded in the first station while grinding operations are already in process in each of the additional stations.  At the end of each grinding cycle, the table will be indexed.  Utilizing this station concept only the longest operation determines the total cycle time.  Once all six collets have been loaded, the cycle time for the machine is equivalent to the time between table indexes.  This dramatically reduces cycle time.  Yet, tool quality is not sacrificed, because each part is still only clamped once.  In addition, the parts are supported ideally in each grinding station. 

For special tools or parts, customers often opt for the Robot Loaders.

The versatile robot that increases productivity across an extensive range of tasks.

Available with different reaches and wrist speeds, this human-arm sized robot is your best compact solution for fast handling and processing parts up to 15 lbs across a whole range of industries including medical tools or automotive parts. Featuring optional integrated intelligent (vision & force) functionality for even higher levels of accuracy and productivity.

To learn more about ITM’s high precision and high production Rotary Transfer Grinder, please contact us at 386-446-0500 or email info@itmfl.com

RTG for Automotive Parts