Grinder Capabilities: Weldon’s UGC ID Grinder

Today’s manufacturers require compact grinding systems that deliver exceptional precision, flexibility, and productivity across a wide range of component geometries. The Weldon model UGC is engineered to meet these demands, providing highly accurate internal, external, and face grinding capabilities within a compact CNC platform.

Designed for both conventional abrasive wheels and advanced diamond or CBN superabrasives, the UGC offers a versatile grinding solution that can be configured to meet the unique requirements of virtually any production environment.

IDEAL FOR PRECISION CHUCKING APPLICATIONS

The Weldon UGC ID grinder is a compact CNC grinding system designed specifically for chucking applications requiring exceptional accuracy and repeatability. The machine performs internal diameter (ID), outside diameter (OD), and face grinding operations while accommodating a wide variety of part configurations.

Typical applications include:

Small gears
Bearing races
Rings
Wear plates
Bushings
Valve components
Bearings

For increased productivity, the UGC can be configured with dual grinding spindles, allowing multiple features to be ground in a single setup. This reduces part handling, improves repeatability, and increases overall throughput.

ENGINEERED FOR ACCURACY, STABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE

The UGC incorporates a robust machine platform and proven motion technologies that deliver consistent precision throughout extended production cycles.

Key standard features include:

FANUC 0i-TF Plus CNC control with full-color LCD interface and FANUC AC digital servo technology
Battery-backed absolute feedback system that eliminates axis referencing during startup
Heavy-duty cast iron machine base providing outstanding rigidity, vibration damping, and thermal stability
Pressurized Vee and Flat way system for smooth, controlled linear motion
Pneumatically positioned dressing diamond holder for convenient tooling clearance
Live spindle workhead with straight recess spindle nose and swivel base
80 mm spindle housing with integrated lubrication system
Full machine enclosure featuring manual sliding doors and multiple maintenance access panels

These integrated features provide dependable accuracy, simplified operation, and long-term machine reliability in demanding production environments.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS FOR MULTIPLE GRINDING OPERATIONS

The Weldon UGC can be configured to accommodate a broad range of grinding applications and production requirements.

Available capabilities include:

OD and ID grinding spindles for multiple surface grinding operations
5C collet workholding for fast part changeovers
Dual spindle configurations that perform multiple grinding operations within a single setup
Compatibility with conventional abrasives, diamond wheels, and CBN superabrasives for difficult-to-machine materials
Servo controller Radius Sweep Dresser for precision bearing grinding
Factory integration with FANUC LR Mate six-axis robotic automation for unattended production

This flexibility allows manufacturers to optimize machine configurations for both high-mix and high-volume manufacturing environments.

CUSTOMIZABLE TO YOUR APPLICATION

The UGC platform offers numerous optional enhancements that allow manufacturers to tailor the machine to their specific production needs.

Available options include:

Programmable workhead with rotary scale for non-round grinding applications
Straight or angular OD grinding spindle with variable-speed drive
Multiple spindle configurations supporting two ID spindles or one ID and one OD spindle for multi-operation grinding
High-frequency grinding spindles with threaded or HSK quill arrangements sized for the application
Electric rotary dressing systems for superabrasive wheels or extended diamond life when using conventional abrasives
Extensive workholding solutions, including manual and powered jaw chucks, collet chucks, magnetic faceplates, vacuum chucks, expanding arbors, pitch-line chucks, and custom fixtures
In-process gaging for OD grinding applications
Coolant delivery and filtration systems utilizing magnetic, fabric, cyclonic, pressure, or combination filtration technologies
Factory-integrated automation solutions, including FANUC six-axis robots and custom turnkey automation

A COMPACT GRINDING SOLUTION FOR HIGH-PRECISION MANUFACTURING

The Weldon model UGC combines compact machine design, advanced CNC controls, flexible spindle configurations, and robust construction into a highly capable grinding platform.

Whether producing bearings, valve components, bushings, gears, or other precision parts, the UGC delivers the accuracy, repeatability, and production flexibility manufacturers require to maximize productivity while maintaining exceptional part quality.

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