A GRINDER THAT'S MORE LIKE A MILLING MACHINE

摘要

The introduction of Bridgeport's FGC 2 flexible grinding center gives shops that machine aerospace blades and vanes an alternative to big, expensive grinding machines. The FGC 2 flexible grinding machine performs what Bridgeport calls creepfeed "milling" that uses conventional aluminum oxide grinding wheels as its "cutters." Bridgeport, which is part of the Hardinge Group (www.hardinge.com), said its new machine cuts blades and vanes faster and more efficiently than ever before.