Weiler Abrasives has launched its new Precision Express program that cuts lead times for gear grinding wheels from months to days. The program is designed to help gear manufacturers in industries such as automotive, energy and aerospace improve quality, increase consistency and deliver on time to their customers-for added peace of mind.
"We know not having the right gear grinding wheel can lead to extensive lead times, quality issues and idle machines. Precision Express is our answer to the industry challenge of customers waiting months for a gear grinding wheel," said Kyle Thompson, Sector Manager for Industrial Production Americas, Weiler Abrasives. "We prioritize on-time delivery of our precision gear grinding wheels so our customers no longer have to wait months for a grinding wheel, which could delay their operations."
Precision Express matches an in-house profiling cell with a broad range of on-hand stock, cutting wheel manufacturing and delivery lead times from months to days. Even when gear manufacturers see a spike in demand or need a custom profile at a moment's notice, Weiler Abrasives can provide consistent availability and delivery, the company reported.
In addition, Weiler Abrasives' high-performance gear grinding wheels feature proprietary V59 bond technology that offers enhanced results and addresses customers' unique needs with flexibility and precision. The advanced formulation of V59 bond technology provides better grain retention, improving wheel life and grinding efficiency. Dynamic porosity lowers grinding temperatures through increased coolant efficiency and reduces part surface damage from heat distortion while aiding in greater material removal rates-allowing for a reduction in grinding cycle times. The extended wheel life delivered with V59 bond technology also improves profile retention and reduces dressing frequency. According to the company, the V59-MAX performance bond combines high-performance ceramic and aluminum oxide abrasive grains with V59 bond technology to deliver the maximum cut rate, longest wheel life and superior form holding ability.
With a sizable stock inventory of over 120 wheel blank sizes and specifications at Weiler Abrasives' North American headquarters in Pennsylvania, custom wheels can be produced within two weeks. Available sizes range from as small as 6" up to 24" in diameter and from 1/2" to 9" and 1/2" thick. These are among the most common wheel styles and sizes used in the industry. The state-of-the-art Precision Express wheel profiling cell allows for wheel speed testing to ANSI B7.1 safety standards, which is 1.5x the maximum operating speed labeled on the wheels, ensuring the safety of the product for the consumer. Elevating industry standards, Weiler's manufacturing quality of precision grinding wheels feature tighter dimensional and imbalance tolerances, resulting in less vibration and little dressing required when they are mounted on a customer's machine.
For more information contact:
Weiler Abrasives
1 Weiler Drive
Cresco, PA 18326
800-835-9999 / 570-595-7495
weilerabrasives.com/precision-express