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GS:TE-LM_Grinding System: Thread External – Linear Motor


DRAKE’S GS:TE-LM (Grinding System: Thread External – Linear Motor) The GS:TE-LM is all Drake - from the bottom of the cast polymer base to the top of the 180° helix wheelhead.

This new thread grinder is equipped with our latest machine design and grinding technologies giving you the ability to grind a wide range of threaded, slotted, or grooved parts on one machine.

 

GS:TE-LM Video: GS:TE-LM Intro
   
  Part Smart Video
 
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The GS:TE-LM lets you…

  • Grind threads, splines, key slots, rings and other forms on one machine in one setup

  • Grind using the latest superabrasives with confidence

  • Optimize the dress and grind process by monitoring acoustical emissions

  • Automatically correct wheel forms for helical path interference or generate forms using standard plated wheels

  • Employ machine operators instead of journeymen machinists

  • Offer your customers high value added grinding services to remain globally competitive.

The GS:TE-LM is built on a cast polymer base for enhanced vibration dampening and thermal stability.


Totally customized programming.
The menu-driven software (you need no programming) is pre-programmed for your exact applications. And you can count on Drake's System Engineers for full-time support and assistance as your needs change and the technology advances.

The total system is pre-tested at our plant on your parts. Then it's proved out for you and prepped for start-up.

The latest Fanuc controls assure easy set-up.


The GS:TE-LM is equipped with a full 180° CNC controlled power helix.

 


GS:TE-LM Advanced Grinding Machine Technologies

  • Linear motors on linear ways for maximum acceleration and contouring capability with fewer mechanical parts for low maintenance operation

  • Tenth-micron scale feedback for world class accuracy now and after years of operation

  • Drake Smart Spindle™ technology providing automatic balancing, touch dressing, and part feature locating

  • Drake Smart Form™ technology that automatically generates corrected wheel forms for helical path interference and off helix grinding or calculates setup parameters for generating desired part feature geometry with a standard wheel form

  • Full 180° Power Helix

  • Mineral filled cast polymer base with excellent thermal stability and vibration dampening

  • High static and dynamic stiffness to aggressively grind with the latest super abrasives

  • State of the art Fanuc CNC system for reliability

  • A lean, clean, ergonomic design and compact footprint for operation in a cell environment

Complex geometries are automatically generated
with consistent precision.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Drake SmartForm™ Programming Parameters
Menu-driven software speeds set-up and
assures accuracy.


Your Drake GS:TE-LM is completely customized to your
specific manufacturing environment. To set up for a given
part, all you have to do is enter the workpiece parameters,
and the menu-driven programs take it from there.

Since the program is designed for your exact parts, such factors
as truing forms, grind paths and spindle and work SFM are
easily entered, giving you complete control over the process
without programming.

GS:TE-LM Applications
The GS:TE-LM is the ideal grinder for manufacturers producing:

  • Taps
  • Multi-start worms
  • Electronic steering components
  • Fast lead ball screws
  • Feed and bone screws
  • Gear boxes and transmissions
  • Speed reducers
 

NUMBER OF STARTS
00
LEAD
00.00000
Thread Hand
L/R
Thread Length
00.00
Blank O.D.
0.0000
Size Comp
0.00000
Total Depth
0.0000
Taper Comp
0.00000
Wheel Dia
00.00
FIN Stock
0.0000
RUF Passes
00
FIN Passes
00
RUF Wheel m/s
00000
FIN Wheel m/s
00000

RUF Work mm/m

000
FIN Work mm/m
00
Dress Count
00
Dress WHL m/s
0000
Dress Amount
0.0000
Dress Feed mm/m
00
Root Radius
0.000
Root Flat
0.000
Crest Radius
0.000
   

GS:TE-LM Specifications

AXIS
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
SPEED
X
Wheel Feed
Max Part Dia
150mm
150mm
Up to 400 mm
30 m/min
Z
Grind Length
Max Part Length
300mm
400mm
650/1000 mm
30 m/min
A
Wheel Helix*
+/-90°
 
30 RPM
C
Work Rotation
5:1
 
600 RPM
Spindle
 
5.5 kW (7.5HP)
 
70 m/sec

GS:T-LM

Overall Machine 1700mm W x 2200mm D
Coolant Discharge Height 490mm above bottom of base
Part Loading Height 1000mm above bottom of base
Approx. Shipping Weight 5000 kg

 

Other machine capacities available--contact us.


Performance warranty.
The Drake Warranty is for one full year with no limit on hours. For one very good reason:
you expect performance and Drake delivers.

 

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