Glebar Adds Value Through Secondary Process Integration Wire Cutter and Extractor with its Automated Guidewire Grinding Machine
Ramsey, NJ – February 15, 2022 – Glebar, a global manufacturer of centerless grinders and electrochemical cut-off and grinding equipment, today announced that it expanded secondary process capabilities with the option to integrate its Wire Cutter and Extractor with the GT-9AC Automated Medical Guidewire Grinding Machine. This allows for double-ended grinds and grinding multiple short […]
Glebar Adds Value Through Secondary Process Integration Wire Cutter and Extractor with its Automated Guidewire Grinding Machine
Ramsey, NJ – February 15, 2022 – Glebar, a global manufacturer of centerless grinders and electrochemical cut-off and grinding equipment, today announced that it expanded secondary process capabilities with the option to integrate its Wire Cutter and Extractor with the GT-9AC Automated Medical Guidewire Grinding Machine. This allows for double-ended grinds and grinding multiple short […]
Improving operator and machine efficiencies through automatic work wheel dressing | TF-9DHD
Current Process Hydraulic dress cycles require high operator input reducing their efficiency. The traverse rate of the dressing tool is difficult to establish affecting surface quality. Inconsistent dressing of the work wheel reduces machine efficiency and can lead to higher scrap rates. Challenges Develop a process to dress the regulating and work wheel that improves […]
Fully Automated Medical Guidewire Grinder Increases Throughput and Improves Efficiency
Recognized for improving process efficiency, reducing scrap rates, and creating safer work environments, Glebar has delivered innovative grinding solutions to guidewire manufacturers for over 50 years. Our newest automated solution process guidewires from the feeder to a finished part in a single operation. Current Process & Challenges Legacy grinding machines require experienced operators to load, […]
Burr-free Electrochemical Grinders Reduce Production Times for Notch Cuts on Biopsy Needles | SG-1645, SG-2060
Current Process Biopsy needle notches are machined using milling, conventional abrasive grinding, or wire EDM. Challenges Exposing the material to high heat can affect the chemistry and mechanical properties of the material requiring manual secondary finishing operations. Setup and production are slow, requiring extensive mechanical adjustments. Frequent wheel dressing causes faster wearing, resulting in higher […]
Electrochemical Grinding Allows for Bulk, Burr-Free Point Grinding of Orthopedic Wires and Pins | PGS-100
Current Process Kirschner wires, also commonly known as K-wires, are ground using a manual OD grinder. Challenges Low production output, as only one wire can be ground at a time. Changeover between wire diameters is time-consuming, delaying production. Grinding can leave burrs requiring secondary processes to deburr, lengthening production time. Solution Solution: Burr-Free Electrochemical Grinders (ECG) SG-1645 or SG-2060, […]
Electrochemical Cutting and Grinding Provides Faster Cuts and Greater Accuracy Than Laser Cutting | CS1-E
Current Process A high-powered laser beam cuts the tubing by melting it leaving a rough edge and slag. Tubes and other parts are typically cut one at a time limiting production rates. Challenges Heat sensitive applications may limit the use of the laser for cutting. Laser cutting leaves recast and heat-affected zones, affecting the tube’s […]
Automotive Fastener | GT-610
Challenge: A tier one automotive fastener supplier needed to grind bolts for a major automotive company automatically at high volume, with a high degree of precision. The customer’s existing process was outsourced and was running one part at a time, resulting in a higher cost for our customer. In addition, quality and consistency of the […]
Wider Work Wheel and Independent Slides Improve Production Output and Setup Accuracy | TF-9D
Current Process: Narrow work wheels prevent generating tapers over 4″ requiring multiple setups to generate the shape. Highly skilled technicians are required to ensure proper setup. Upper and lower slides are strapped, preventing the regulating wheel and work rest blade from being adjusted independently. Wheel dressing is applied manually, which leads to inconsistent wheel conditions. […]
Needle Point Grinding using ECG | PGS-100
Challenge Converted OD grinders with custom tooling and soft grinding wheels all of which wear at a high rate. Setup and changeover time is significant and requires extensive mechanical adjustments. Parts, in most cases, must be taped for handling requiring additional steps in the production process. Primary cut leaves a large ID burr which must […]
