The Shigiya GAS-40B is a universal cylindrical grinder built for high-precision grinding of larger and more complex workpieces. It delivers consistent accuracy through a rigid machine structure, smooth multi-axis motion, and stable thermal performance over long production runs. As a result, the GAS-40B supports flexible manufacturing while maintaining tight tolerances and repeatable part quality.
The Shigiya GAS-40B is a high-performance CNC angular cylindrical grinder built for grinding long and complex cylindrical parts with consistent accuracy. Designed for demanding machining applications, it features a large-diameter wheel spindle that supports aggressive material removal. Because of this enhanced capacity, the GAS-40B is ideal for industries that require precise and durable grinding solutions. Additionally, the rigid tailstock design provides outstanding support to long and heavy workpieces, ensuring stability throughout the entire grinding cycle. This rigidity directly improves accuracy and finish quality, which is critical for high-tolerance components.
What sets the GAS-40B apart is its ability to perform simultaneous O.D. and shoulder face grinding. Instead of moving the workpiece between multiple operations, this grinder completes both in one pass. As a result, it reduces setup time and ensures consistent alignment, which helps increase productivity and part consistency. This dual-function grinding method is particularly useful in production settings where reducing downtime is a priority. It also minimizes operator intervention, making it easier to maintain part quality over long production runs.
With a swing over table of 16.14 inches and the ability to handle parts up to 37.41 inches between centers, the GAS-40B accommodates a broad range of cylindrical workpieces. The grinding wheel itself measures up to 24.02 inches in diameter, giving users the ability to perform deep or wide cuts when needed. Thanks to its 14.75 to 20.12 HP wheel spindle, this grinder handles both fine finishes and high stock removal with ease. Whether grinding hardened materials or performing final surface operations, it delivers smooth, repeatable results.
In industries where reliability, performance, and speed matter, the Shigiya GAS-40B stands out. From automotive components to aerospace tooling, this grinder meets tight specs while maintaining high throughput. With its rigid structure, advanced CNC capabilities, and multi-operation design, it’s a perfect fit for high-volume precision grinding environments.
Metric
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | mm | 410 |
| Distance Between Centers | mm | 450, 950 |
| Weight Capacity | kg | 150 |
| Machine Weight | kg | 4600 / 5600 |
| Wheel Size OD | mm | 610 |
| Wheel size width | mm | 32 – 120* |
| Wheel spindle | KW | 11/15 |
Standard
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | inch | 16.14 |
| Distance Between Centers | inch | 17.72/37.41 |
| Weight Capacity | lbs | 330.69 |
| Machine Weight | Ibs | 10141.26 / 12345.89 |
| Wheel Size OD | inch | 24.02 |
| Wheel size width | inch | 1.26 – 4.72* |
| Wheel spindle | HP | 14.75 / 20.12 |
The Shigiya GAS-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 GAS-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 GAS-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 GAS-40B can hold the required size, roundness, cylindricity, and surface finish through production.
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. The correct size is the smallest configuration that clears the complete part and workholding while meeting load, wheel, and process requirements.
Yes, when the wheel access, program, work support, and gauge plan allow it. Each diameter and shoulder must be checked for collision, stock condition, wheel form, dwell, traverse direction, and dressing demand.
Automation may include loading, chuck or center confirmation, in-process gauging, wheel dressing, part washing, and discharge. A stable manual process should be proven before unattended recovery logic is finalized.
Wheel specification and condition, dress parameters, work speed, traverse or plunge rate, spark-out, coolant delivery, vibration, and incoming stock all affect finish. A slower feed alone does not correct an unstable grinding system.
Flow, pressure, temperature stability, nozzle placement, filtration level, tank capacity, and material contamination must support both the wheel and tolerance. The coolant system should be treated as part of the machine process.