THE DAILY GRIND

Overview of Grind Shop

  Our grind shop utilizes the latest in Studer internal and external grinding machinery and is complemented by our ability to perform complete metal finishing, shot peening, and NDT testing on site. With the recent addition of four Okamoto NC cylindrical grinders we have increased our daily grind output capacity and further maximized our ability to process all your grind jobs from the routine to the most complex.
Embee Incorporated is in constant pursuit of innovative solutions to enhance our multi-process potential and our grind department is supported by a state-of-the-art computer system for planning and programming as well as over 100 combined years of hands-on experience. This integration of technology and experience puts Embee at the forefront of the industry. We offer grinding from conventional to CNC and complete metal finishing from "A" to "Z."
 
Embee Grind Department Machinery List
We have equipment capable of handling parts up to 14" in diameter and 40" in length. We specialize in OD & Centerless grinding of bolts, pins, axles, shafts and pistons. Our extensive equipment list includes:
  • Studer CNC Universal Cylindrical Grinding machine for internal and external grinding. 14" x 40" capacity
  • Studer CNC Universal Cylindrical Grinding machine for internal and external grinding. 14" x 40" capacity
  • Studer CNC Universal Cylindrical Grinding machine for internal and external grinding. 14" x 40" capacity
  • Studer CNC Universal Cylindrical Grinding machine for internal and external grinding. 14" x 40" capacity
  • Okamoto NC Cylindrical Grinder. 12" x 40" capacity
  • Okamoto NC Cylindrical Grinder. 12" x 26 " capacity
  • Okamoto NC Cylindrical Grinder. 12" x 26 " capacity
  • Okamoto NC Cylindrical Grinder. 12" x 26 " capacity
  • O.D. Form Grinder. 12" x 40" capacity
  • O.D. Form Grinder. 12" x 40" capacity
  • Surface Grinder 6" x 18" capacity
  • Cincinnati #2 Centerless Grinder
  • Cincinnati #2 Centerless Grinder
 
All Machines are equipped with continuous sizing gauges, linear gauging systems, and filtration water systems. Various grind tooling in shop: Air gauges, air chucks, magnetic chucks, collets, steady rests and carbide grinding centers.
Additional Grind Capabilities:
Roundness to within .000025 , tolerances to within .00005, finishes to a 4 micro finish.
Fully approved for aerospace grinding
Engineering capabilities to support in design and manufacturing of customer’s tooling requirements.
Auto-Cad 13 used for design work.
SPC supported with gage talker software.