Manual Surface Grinders | Small workshops, prototyping | Spindle Speed: 1800-2400 RPM (ISO 2372) Base: 2200 RPM ▲ Advanced: 2500 RPM (variable speed control) | Lower cost ($5k-$10k), simpler operation, minimal maintenance. (▲ Base: 20% faster than industry avg.) | Requires skilled operators, slower production, limited precision (Ra 1.6 μm). |
CNC Surface Grinders | High-volume manufacturing, precision parts | Automation Level: Fully programmable (ISO 6983) Base: Basic CNC ▲ Advanced: 5-axis CNC ▲▲ | High precision (Ra 0.4 μm), automated cycles, repeatability. (▲▲ Advanced: 40% faster than industry avg.) | Higher cost ($30k-$50k), requires skilled programmers, complex setup. |
Cylindrical Grinders | Shaft/rod production, automotive parts | Workpiece Diameter: 200mm (Industry) ▲ Base: 250mm ▲▲ Advanced: 300mm (DIN 6587) | Efficient for cylindrical parts, high throughput. (▲▲ Advanced: Handles 30% larger parts) | Limited to cylindrical shapes, higher initial investment ($15k-$30k). |
Toolroom Grinders | Precision toolmaking, dies/molds | Surface Finish: Ra 0.8 μm (Industry) ▲ Base: Ra 0.6 μm ▲▲ Advanced: Ra 0.4 μm (ISO 1302) | Ultra-precise finishes, versatile for complex geometries. (▲▲ Advanced: 50% smoother finish) | Slower cycle times, requires specialized operators, maintenance-intensive. |
Benchtop Grinders | Small shops, education, maintenance | Weight: 150 kg (Industry) ▲ Base: 140 kg ▲▲ Advanced: 130 kg (lightweight design, OSHA compliant) | Compact (1.2m footprint), portable, cost-effective ($3k-$6k). (▲▲ Advanced: 13% lighter) | Limited capacity, lower power output, less durable for heavy use. |
Universal Grinders | Mixed applications (surface/cylindrical) | Versatility: Manual conversion (Industry) ▲ Base: Semi-automatic ▲▲ Advanced: Fully automatic (ANSI B5.57) | Reduces need for multiple machines, adaptable workflows. (▲▲ Advanced: 30% faster mode switching) | Complex operation, higher price ($20k-$40k), maintenance challenges. |