Current Process

Wheel balancing is crucial to achieving a good surface finish on the workpiece and is critical to the spindle bearing life. A technician balances the wheel using an offline, static system manually moving weights. The process is time-consuming, taking 30 to 45 minutes, delaying setup and production. The results are varied and not repeatable.

Challenge

Significantly reduce setup time, changeover time, and the variability of results driven by manual wheel balancing.

Solution: Automatic Work Wheel Balancing System. Available on Glebar's TF-9DHD, GT-9AC, and GT-610 machines.

An automated solution where the spindle is dynamically balanced through controls in the HMI.