External Cylindrical (OD) Grinding Like You've Never Seen Before
External cylindrical (OD) grinding is a craft - one that takes time and experience to develop skill and know-how, especially when it comes to grinding multiple features on a single workpiece with microscopic tolerances. Anyone who tells you it's "easy" has never done it.
That's what sets you apart. You don't turn away from a challenge because it's hard. You don't try to find the easy path. Only one thing matters: results. And if we're talking external cylindrical CNC grinding machines, there are many pieces to this pie you need to consider to get the best results. Trust us, STUDER has been making grinding machines for well over 100 years.
Key Considerations When Purchasing an External Cylindrical Grinding Machine
To get us started, here are five key considerations you should make when looking for your next external cylindrical grinding machine.
- Machine Capabilities
- Less capable grinders are designed to accommodate a specific workpiece. The problem is, when that job has run its course, you need to find a very similar workpiece or your machine becomes useless.
- STUDER grinders are renowned for their incredible flexibility - they can accommodate workpieces in a wide range of dimensions, and depending on your machine's configuration, can grind multiple, complex features on a workpiece in a single clamping.
- Brand Reputation
- This is a big one. If the brand can't maintain a positive market sentiment, it's with good reason.
- STUDER has been making grinding machines for well over 100 years - and their reputation today is as strong as ever. STUDER external cylindrical grinding machines are considered one of the best CNC grinding machines in the world - and THAT is with good reason too.
- Local Customer Care Infrastructure
- A company's investment in a local customer care team signifies a commitment to customers in that market. If a company doesn't have a robust service department WITHIN the continent your business is located, it's cause to beware.
- UNITED GRINDING North America has over 50 factory trained, OEM-certified technicians that are strategically positioned throughout North America to ensure you can get service fast when you need it most.
- Technical Support Infrastructure
- External cylindrical grinding machines are highly engineered pieces of equipment, and the grinding process is complex with hundreds of variables. You should plan on expanding your application portfolio as part of business planning and diversification. It's really helpful to be able to call on a team of technical experts when you need to develop a new grinding process.
- UNITED GRINDING North America has a team of dedicated application engineers specifically specialized in cylindrical grinding. They help our customers every day do what seems impossible at the start.
- Spare Parts Availability
- Having a service technician arrive when you need is one thing; having a service technician arrive with the right part in their hands is the best thing.
- UNITED GRINDING North America stocks more than $5 million of spare parts in our Ohio facility, and with a full team of logistics and material handling specialists, you can trust that we have the parts you need, when you need them most.
Are You New to External Cylindrical Grinding?
You're in good hands. In fact, we have created the below article talking about what you need to know before you purchase your first cylindrical grinding machine. This is free to download, no form submissions required - just a gift from us to you. We hope this helps you organize your thoughts when it comes to important things to consider about your first cylindrical grinding machine (above and beyond what we discussed above). Enjoy!Our customers say it best...
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