A remanufactured dual-spindle grinder used to process parts for the EV industry.
GCH Machinery has shipped a turn-key grinding system to a major automaker. The grinding system will be used to manufacture transmission parts for the carmaker's EV product line.
Not only was the automaker's older dual-head grinder updated to the latest technology, it was also redesigned and repurposed by GCH Machinery to fulfill the global automaker's green initiative. High-efficiency motors and a mist containment system are among the new system's components that will support the company's move toward environmentally friendly manufacturing.
"Before reviewing the specifications of the car builder, we had a number of ideas of how to best serve the EV industry," said Dan Geddes, President, GCH Machinery. "Everyone is going green and, as a cutting-edge grinder remanufacturer, we will play an important role in the EV industry."
This fully automated grinder, which features two separate and independent grinding wheel spindles, can process two ends of the part simultaneously, thus eliminating the need for a second grinder. Further, the machine's ability to process specific sections of the part at the same time leads to a more accurate part, which is critical to any transmission.
"We took an older machine that was not able to hold size and was difficult to keep in operation due to its many older components, and retooled it for two brand-new EV parts," explained Geddes. "The automated turn-key system produces parts that meet the automaker's tight tolerances."
The grinder meets all of the automaker's green standards as well as the safety standards established by the UL.
Other features of this remanufactured grinder include updated electrical controls, an internal robot, an in-process part gauging system, an HMI touchscreen, a wheel balancer, an automatic part de-oiler and new lubrication, pneumatic and electrical systems.
"We know that more and more of our automotive partners are offering hybrid and electric vehicles. GCH has remanufactured thousands of grinders for customers worldwide. Our proven process translates perfectly to the needs of the growing EV industry," said Geddes. "GCH is actively implementing ways to cut our own carbon footprint."
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GCH Machinery
13301 East 8 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48089
586-771-1500
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