Drake Model 6-36 CNC 5-Axis Thread grinding machine, 6″ max diam., x 36″ Max part length. Fanuc Model O-M controls, machine can be inspected under power in statesville NC.

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Category: GRINDERS, THREAD, N/C & CNC Reference Number: 4134 Description:

Drake CNC Thread Grinding Machine
Model 6-36
Control: Fanuc O-M 5-Axis CNC Controller

These machines where originally J&L thread grinders, completely stripped and remanufactured by Drake Mfg in Ohio. The machines were designed for the production grinding of several threads, taps,  worms, and external grooves required for customers high accuracy parts such as power steering units, ballscrews, and thread gages.

Machine General part capacities are as follows:

Maximum outside diameter 6″
Maximum length of part 36″

Machine Ranges and Specifications: 

Length between Centers 900 mm 
Maximum Thread Diameter 150 mm 
Maximum Workpiece Diameter 150 mm 
Lead Range 0 to 999 mm 
Lead Angle ±30°  
Maximum Pitch Module 12 mm (17 mm Optional) 
Maximum Form Width 25 mm (32 mm Optional) 
Wheel Spindle Power 7.5 kW (11 kW Optional) 
Wheel Peripheral Speed (vc is constant) 60 m/s 
Standard Grinding Wheel Range: 
-Outside Diameter 380 to 490 mm 
-Width 10 to 25 mm (32 mm Optional) 
-Bore 254 mm 
Workhead Speed Max 300 rpm 
Rapid Return Speed 10 m/min 

Total Electrical Requirements 10 kVA (Up to 32 kVA) 
Voltage 200-600 V 
Weight 5,000 kg 
Machine Dimensions: 
Overall 2.3 m L x 1.9 m D x 2.2 m H 
Workholding Height 1.1 m above floor 
Coolant Discharge Height .6 m above floor 
 
Minimum Coolant Requirements: 
-Grind 30 lpm @ 7 bar 
-Bed Wash 30 lpm @ 1-2 bar 
-Total Flow 60 lpm (15 gpm)
 
Diamond Roll Dresser: 
-Diameter 114 to 125 mm 
-Width Up to 32 mm 
-Bore 25.4 mm 
-Bolt Circle (3 x M5 SHCS @ 120°) 44.45 mm 

Equipped with The Following: 
Fanuc O-M 5-Axis CNC Controller with A/C servo main spindle motor drive 
Operator panel with Pendant Control
Hollow shaft servo motor on work spindle
Full Drake software package for machine operation and part selection
Integrated CNC Diamond Disc dressing unit (Rear Location)
Wheel Balancing System
Coolant System with paper filtration unit 
Free Standing JIC panel houses the Controls 
Dust Collection/Mist Collection unit 
Trabon Lube System
Stainless Steel Guarding and full enclosure
Books and Manuals

NOTE:Please note that the Machine shares the Filtration unit with it’s sister machine which is a larger Drake Model 12 x 45 . We are offering out as a special package together! PLEASE INQUIRE!!

Visit our NC plant for Inspection and under power testing

For any questions contact Rich Piselli E-mail: rich@pisellient.com Phone: 704.609.0766