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Over the years, hydraulic steering systems in passenger vehicles have been replaced by electromechanically-supported EPS (Electronic Power Steering) systems to improve performance and compatibility with drive-assist systems. The components of these systems require very precise machining and finishing processes, and Continue Reading →
In this case study, a customer was looking to improve their grinding process for valve stems through better dressing technology. To reduce the effects of corrosion and skin irritation, the company had started making the switch from an emulsion to Continue Reading →
In this case study, a high-volume engine manufacturer was looking to reduce their tooling costs while maintaining the highest possible quality on a high-speed cam grinding application with vitrified CBN wheels. The camshafts were used in a cylinder deactivation system Continue Reading →
A bearing manufacturer contacted Meister Abrasives looking for help to improve their ID track grinding application. The customer was struggling with their current wheel performance after dressing and was looking to extend their wheel life. Meister engineers designed a wheel Continue Reading →
Improved Quality and Reduced Polish Time with Ceramet Diamond Technology A manufacturer of high quality Swiss watches was using metal bonded diamond wheels to grind the sapphire glasses for their watches. The glass blanks were ground to various shapes and Continue Reading →
HPL Technology produces high quality burn-free tracks A manufacturer of Linear Guideways (minirail) approached Meister for a solution to improve the quality of their components. The goals were to grind a burn-free gothic track profile with shorter cycle times, tighter Continue Reading →
>90% reduction in dresser cost/part! In this case study, a high-volume manufacturer of cam rollers was seeking an improvement in their grinding process. Meister engineers identified an opportunity for significant cost reduction by replacing their existing stationary natural diamond dressing Continue Reading →
Tool Life Increased 350%! In this application, the customer was grinding wheel hub bearings in high-production, using a sintered aluminum oxide grinding wheel from another manufacturer. The targets were: Increase the dressing interval Increase the tool life Reduce cost/part Meister Continue Reading →
wheel life increased from 25k to > 1MM parts with CBN! In this application, a customer was grinding the face of a hardened steel valve plate in high-production using a conventional aluminum oxide cup wheel, achieving an average wheel life Continue Reading →
Cycle Time cut in half with Vit-Diamond and stationary hDD Dressing Technology An Aerospace customer was looking to implement vitrified diamond technology for OD grinding of a large aerospace component that was coated with a tungsten-carbide HVOF spray. The machine Continue Reading →