Fastener Grinding Case Studies

09.05.2021 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Challenge: A tier one automotive fastener supplier needed to grind bolts for a major automotive company automatically at high volume, with a high degree of precision. The customer’s existing process was outsourced and was running one part at a time, resulting in a higher cost for our customer. In addition, quality and consist...

Automotive Fastener | GT-610

09.05.2021 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Challenge: A tier one automotive fastener supplier needed to grind bolts for a major automotive company automatically at high volume, with a high degree of precision. The customer’s existing process was outsourced and was running one part at a time, resulting in a higher cost for our customer. In addition, quality and consist...

01.04.2020 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Castle Nuts, also referred to as Castellated Nuts, are used for applications in aerospace and automotive markets where the nut cannot loosen. A cotter pin or safety wire is inserted through a cross-drilled bolt extending through the opposing slots to mechanically prevent the nut from loosening. Without the Castle Nut, the n...

ECG Slot Grinding of Castle Nuts Eliminates Need for Secondary Operations | SG-1645

01.04.2020 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Castle Nuts, also referred to as Castellated Nuts, are used for applications in aerospace and automotive markets where the nut cannot loosen. A cotter pin or safety wire is inserted through a cross-drilled bolt extending through the opposing slots to mechanically prevent the nut from loosening. Without the Castle Nut, the n...

06.05.2019 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Challenge: To grind diameters on parts of many sizes and lengths for a manufacturer of aerospace fasteners. The goal was to provide a solution that gave the customer a machine with intelligence, in-process inspection, ease of use and to maximize up time and production rates. SolutionBefore finding Glebar, the customer had to ...

Aerospace Fasteners | GT-610 CNC

06.05.2019 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Challenge: To grind diameters on parts of many sizes and lengths for a manufacturer of aerospace fasteners. The goal was to provide a solution that gave the customer a machine with intelligence, in-process inspection, ease of use and to maximize up time and production rates. SolutionBefore finding Glebar, the customer had to ...

04.05.2017 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Challenge: Lack of a clear, simple method to inspect the geometric profile of many components, including titanium aerospace fasteners. Existing systems are slow, unreliable, and complex to operate.SolutionGlebar’s P4K inspection system was designed to inspect components ranging from titanium fasteners and medical guidewires to arthroscopic s...

Aerospace Fasteners (Gauging | P4K)

04.05.2017 Case Studies Fastener Grinding Case Studies

Challenge: Lack of a clear, simple method to inspect the geometric profile of many components, including titanium aerospace fasteners. Existing systems are slow, unreliable, and complex to operate.SolutionGlebar’s P4K inspection system was designed to inspect components ranging from titanium fasteners and medical guidewires to arthroscopic s...

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