The Shigiya GAE-40B is an angular cylindrical grinder designed for high-precision grinding of complex profiles and multi-angle features. It delivers consistent accuracy through a rigid machine structure, precise axis coordination, and stable thermal performance over long production cycles. As a result, the GAE-40B supports reliable, repeatable grinding results in demanding precision manufacturing environments.
The Shigiya GAE-40B is a high-performance CNC angular cylindrical grinder built for accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. Designed for advanced shops and production environments, this high-precision grinding machine delivers consistent results on tight-tolerance parts. Its structure and control system are optimized for reduced cycle times without sacrificing finish quality. Because the GAE-40B uses a rigid bed and thermally stable components, it maintains dimensional accuracy under continuous use. It handles tough materials and intricate geometries with ease, making it a trusted solution for high-mix, high-precision environments.
One of the standout features of this machine is its integrated dual-axis control grinder system. By independently controlling the X and Z axes, the GAE-40B offers greater flexibility and tighter control during complex grinding operations. With this setup, operators can execute high-speed, high-precision moves that increase part accuracy and reduce setup time. In manufacturing, speed matters. However, so does control. The dual-axis control grinder architecture makes this model ideal for complex face, shoulder, and OD work. As a result, shops can hit quality targets while improving throughput.
This versatile CNC grinder combines angular OD grinding with advanced face grinding capability, making it a strong choice for shops that demand flexibility. Whether grinding shafts, sleeves, or stepped components, the machine adapts easily. The 40-degree angular wheelhead simplifies setups for face and shoulder grinding. Because of this, the GAE-40B reduces tool changes and enhances machine uptime. In addition, the intuitive CNC interface empowers operators to switch between operations quickly and confidently. This versatile CNC grinder improves workflow while delivering precision.
Manufacturers rely on this CNC angular cylindrical grinder to maintain accuracy and productivity across challenging applications. It supports various part profiles, from large castings to fine-featured parts. More importantly, this high-precision grinding machine performs well in industries like automotive, aerospace, and toolmaking. It meets rigorous specs while offering consistent face grinding capability and efficient dual-axis motion.
Metric
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | mm | 410 |
| Distance Between Centers | mm | 220, 470, 720, 970, 1470, 1970 |
| Weight Capacity | kg | 150 |
| Machine Weight | kg | 2900 / 3600 / 4100 / 4600 / 5400 / 6200 455 / 510 |
| Wheel Size OD | mm | 455/510 |
| Wheel size width | mm | 50 – 100* |
| Wheel spindle | KW | 5.5/7.5 |
Standard
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | inch | 16.14 |
| Distance Between Centers | inch | 8.67 / 18.51 / 28.35 / 38.19 / 57.88 / 77.56 |
| Weight Capacity | lbs | 330.69 |
| Machine Weight | Ibs | 6393.41 / 7936.64 / 9038.95 / 10141.3 / 11905 / 13668.7 |
| Wheel Size OD | inch | 17.91 / 20.08 |
| Wheel size width | inch | 1.97 – 3.94* |
| Wheel spindle | HP | 7.38 / 10.06 |
The Shigiya GAE-40B is a CNC angular cylindrical grinder for OD diameters and locating faces or shoulders that must be controlled from one setup. A.W. Miller Technical Sales supplies and supports Shigiya grinding equipment throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and Quebec, with application engineering, installation, training, and factory-certified service.
The 40-class angular platform combines radial and face-grinding access. Swing, center distance, wheel angle and width, workhead capacity, and the specific automation or gauging package vary among the GAS, GAE, and GAC configurations. Final machine selection should be based on the complete workpiece, stock allowance, tolerance, surface finish, wheel and dressing package, workholding, gauging, coolant system, automation target, and production rate.
Applications commonly evaluated for the Shigiya GAE-40B include:
An angular wheel approach reaches cylindrical surfaces and adjacent locating faces while the part remains referenced in one setup.
Wheel form, dressing, corner radius, and approach path must be coordinated where a journal meets a critical shoulder or face.
Abrasive type, grade, bond, wheel dimensions, dress form, and dressing interval must be matched to material, stock allowance, finish, and cycle time. The GAE-40B process should be validated with the complete wheel and coolant package.
Centers or chucking, drive method, support, coolant filtration, temperature control, and gauge strategy determine whether the GAE-40B can hold the required size, roundness, cylindricity, and surface finish through production.
GAE-40B is most valuable when its cnc angular cylindrical grinder configuration directly addresses the part’s size, feature access, work support, or production sequence. Selection should be based on a documented process advantage rather than model familiarity.
Confirm which surfaces require straight, angular, internal, face, or specialty access; then check wheel diameter, width, swivel or approach, guard clearance, dressing location, and interference with workholding.
Yes, but hardened steel, stainless, carbide, coatings, and other materials can require different abrasives, bonds, speeds, coolant, filtration, dress tools, and stock allowances. Cross-contamination and changeover should also be considered.
Common contributors include thermal change, wheel wear, dress variation, part deflection, center condition, coolant temperature, gauge repeatability, stock variation, and inconsistent spark-out. Process data should identify the dominant source before compensation is changed.
Foundation, leveling, vibration from nearby equipment, ambient temperature, power, air, coolant system, mist collection, material handling, and maintenance access all affect long-term performance and should be reviewed before delivery.