Landis-Bryant RU2
Dual slide (Z-axis) system
Multiple spindle set-up (bore, seat and face)
Fives has introduced its Landis-Bryant RU2 Fuel MGMT grinder. This high-precision grinding technology incorporates a modular multi-surface grinder with extended flexibility to grind complex components for fuel systems, valve and drive trains, bearings, aerospace and medical applications.
The Landis-Bryant RU2 Fuel MGMT grinder was specifically designed for the challenging requirements of fuel system components that require tight control over related features during grinding operations through a single handling. It employs a dual-slide arrangement in Z that can accommodate up to six grinding spindles.
Landis-Bryant RU2 grinders offer multi-slide possibilities in both the X- and Z-axis with multiple work heads, wheel heads and dressing systems that make the machine suitable for process operations such as bore, seat and face. Its granite epoxy bed includes a thermal stability system to monitor the temperature, and together with the optional adaptive thermal compensation, provides enhanced thermal stability. A stiff hydrostatic round-bar guideway system enables precise location of all axes resulting in increased dimensional and geometric accuracy, due to high-resolution Heidenhain glass scales and FANUC linear motors. "Modular design enables flexibility and allows customers to choose from multiple sizes, a range of machine configurations of work spindles, grinding spindles, dressing spindles, slides, tooling and fixtures and the ability to handle parts up to 14 in (350 mm) in diameter and 7 in (177 mm) in length," said a company spokesperson. The Landis-Bryant RU2 grinders can be configured as chucker, shoe centerless and center-type systems.
"We acquired Bryant Grinders in 2015 to extend our expertise in the design and manufacture of high-precision/high-production inner-outer diameter grinders," said Dwight Myers, CEO of Fives Landis Corp. "The acquisition broadened Fives' Grinding | Ultra Precision portfolio in the bearing, drive train, fuel systems, medical and valve train industries, and provides a full range of aftermarket services to the installed base of Bryant grinding machines including parts, field service, machine remanufacture and control retrofits."
Other grinders in the Landis-Bryant lineup include the Landis-Bryant RU1, UL2, UF2 and Landis-Bryant Spindles. The Landis-Bryant RU1 is a single-spindle machine for small precision part processing such as bearings, fuel systems, valve train, optical and medical applications. The Landis-Bryant UL2 is designed for high production/high precision grinding bores and faces in bearing rings, universal joint cups, valve lifters and gears, while the Landis-Bryant UF2 is engineered for high production/high precision grinding of external diameters, faces and forms.
Landis-Bryant spindles contain precision bearings that permit operation at high speeds, and are powered by in-house-designed induction motors to provide enhanced performance for efficient machining. Spindles are standard on new machines, specified for rebuilds and available for any other equipment that requires precision spindles.
For more information contact:
Fives Landis Corp.
16778 Halfway Blvd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-797-3400
landis-us-info@fivesgroup.com
www.fivesgroup.com