IMTS 2014 Preview: GROB Systems

GROB Systems brings the G-Series universal machining centers to IMTS this September. GROB will be featuring several machines at booth S-9490. Based on a horizontal machining center platform popular with automotive OEMs, GROB universal machines are designed for manufacturers in medical, aerospace, die/mold and other industries.

The smallest machine in the line, G-350, requires less floor space than other machines with the same work zone. GROB’s original spindle design accommodates very long tools (365 mm/14.3 in) with no interference, even with the largest work piece size. The maximum part is a 600 mm cylinder with 500 mm in height (Ø 23.6 in x 19.7 in). G-350 will be paired with the Schuler 12-pallet system to demonstrate automated scheduling and handling.

The mid-size G-550T will be shown with the turning option for parts up to 900 mm in cylinder (Ø 35.4 in). The high-speed table rotates at 800 rpm while compensating for uneven loads. Maximum part height is 730 mm (28.7 in), and longest tool is 500 mm (19.6 in). Both models feature the GROB-designed and built table with 225 degrees of rotation in the A axis, and continuous 360 degrees in B axis. It is possible to completely invert the table for upside-down machining while chips simply free-fall away from the part.

An award-winning supplier to the automotive OEMs, GROB Systems has been building machines in Ohio for nearly 30 years. Winner of 2013 GM Supplier of the Year Award, GROB is a family-owned company that builds machines in the US and Germany.  To succeed in the competitive automotive industry, GROB machines are trusted to deliver high performance and quality with low maintenance. The support must be as reliable as the machines, so every replacement part is available from the 300,000 sq ft factory in Bluffton, Ohio.

For more information, visit www.grobgroup.com.