A computer numerically controlled (CNC) cylindrical grinding machine performs the function of removing a small amount of material, usually .005" to .025", from a cylindrical component to bring it to its final configuration.

A cylindrical grinding machine operates between two workpiece center holes, from a workhead driven chucking device or from a collet fixture. The cylindrical grinding machine is driven by a computer system allowing you to develop and save workpiece programs for both the grinding operation and the wheel dressing function. These programs can be generated either at the cylindrical grinding machine or from a remote workstation and saved for repeat usage.

The CNC Cylindrical Grinder can be programmed to grind more than one feature of a particular workpiece in a single grinding operation. For example, geometry permitting, a CNC cylindrical grinding machine can grind several different workpiece diameters, each with different corner radii, including tapered and angled diameters, in one operation. This allows for fewer set-ups and change-overs as on manual machines, creating fast cycle times, increased thru put and tremendous potential cost savings. The cylindrical grinding machine is used for small lot sizes and production lot sizes