Drake GS:TE thread grinders are fully programmed and delivered with a grinding process optimized to run customers’ parts easily and accurately. The external thread grinder is typically used when grinding taps, gages, multi-start worms, ball screws, electronic steering components, threads rolls, rotor components, and more.
MACHINES APPLICATIONS
LEAD SCREWS
ROLLING DIES
TAPS
THREAD GAGES
WORM GEARS
STANDARD FEATURES
High-Precision Workhead
Wheel Helix
Closed-loop Precision Feedback
Motorized Wheel Spindle
Wheel Spindle Drive
Diamond Roll Truing
Automatic Wheel Balancer
PARTSMART™ MENU-DRIVEN SCREENS
Simplifies setup and ensures accuracy. The operator simply enters part-specific values into the control and the software does the rest.
AUTOMATION
Drake offers a variety of automation options unique to your specific application. With Drake automation solutions,
you will deliver consistent, high-quality results.
LINEAR MOTORS
Machine is built with linear motors and linear roller ways for maximum acceleration and contouring.
CAST-POLYMER BASE
Machine is built on a cast polymer base for vibration damping and thermal stability.
Compact, high-mass base allows for high accelerations for minimizing cycle time.