The Shigiya GAV-10 is a compact vertical cylindrical grinder built for high-precision grinding of short, high-accuracy components. It delivers consistent results through a rigid vertical design, stable thermal performance, and precise axis control. As a result, the GAV-10 supports reliable accuracy and efficient handling of parts that benefit from vertical grinding configurations.
The Shigiya GAV-10 is a vertical CNC angular grinder built for tight spaces and precision performance. Thanks to its compact footprint, it fits into floor plans as small as one square meter. This allows manufacturers to add high-precision capabilities without major layout changes. Its size, however, doesn’t mean it sacrifices functionality. In fact, the GAV-10 brings the same grinding accuracy expected from larger machines. Moreover, this compact footprint grinder handles small cylindrical parts with impressive consistency. As a result, it supports continuous, accurate output in space-restricted environments.
With a swing over table of just 3.94 inches and distances between centers of 5.91 or 7.87 inches, the GAV-10 is ideal for small precision parts. These dimensions allow for the grinding of various cylindrical forms while maintaining exceptional control. Because it integrates angular grinding features, it also processes angled or offset surfaces effectively. This high-precision cylindrical grinder uses a stable gate structure to reduce vibration and thermal displacement. Consequently, it keeps performance consistent—even during long production runs or after machine restarts.
Although compact, the GAV-10 is far from underpowered. Its grinding wheel spindle delivers 2.95 horsepower, which is more than enough for most small part operations. Wheel sizes range from 12.01 to 13.98 inches in diameter, with a 0.98-inch width, offering flexibility across applications. The machine handles up to 22 pounds of workpiece weight while maintaining grind quality. This makes it a reliable solution for parts like pins, shafts, and sleeves used in automotive, tooling, and industrial applications.
Because of its small footprint and high precision, the GAV-10 fits easily into existing workflows. It helps streamline operations, improve product quality, and reduce setup space. With CNC control and user-friendly programming, it supports both entry-level and experienced machinists.
Metric
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | mm | 100 |
| Distance Between Centers | mm | 150, 200 |
| Weight Capacity | kg | 10 |
| Machine Weight | kg | 1900 / 1950 |
| Wheel Size OD | mm | 305 / 355 |
| Wheel size width | mm | 25 |
| Wheel spindle | KW | 2.2 |
Standard
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | inch | 3.93 |
| Distance Between Centers | inch | 5.91 / 7.87 |
| Weight Capacity | lbs | 22.05 |
| Machine Weight | Ibs | 4188.78 / 4299.01 |
| Wheel Size OD | inch | 12.01 / 13.98 |
| Wheel size width | inch | 0.98 |
| Wheel spindle | HP | 2.95 |
The Shigiya GAV-10 is a vertical angular cylindrical grinder for compact, automation-friendly grinding with the workpiece held in a vertical orientation. 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 10-class vertical design reduces the effect of workpiece weight on horizontal support and provides accessible overhead loading. Chuck, maximum diameter, work height, wheel orientation, payload, and automation interface are application dependent. 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 GAV-10 include:
The vertical spindle arrangement supports chucked components in an accessible orientation and can simplify automated overhead loading.
Robot or gantry access, chuck confirmation, part seating, wash, and gauge stations can be arranged around the vertical work zone.
Abrasive type, grade, bond, wheel dimensions, dress form, and dressing interval must be matched to material, stock allowance, finish, and cycle time. The GAV-10 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 GAV-10 can hold the required size, roundness, cylindricity, and surface finish through production.
GAV-10 is configured for compact, automation-friendly grinding with the workpiece held in a vertical orientation. The exact operation set depends on wheelhead configuration, dressing, workholding, gauging, and the geometry that must remain tied to one setup.
Review swing, maximum grinding diameter, distance between centers or chuck envelope, supported mass, wheel clearance, steady-rest space, and loading access. Catalog capacity should be reduced by the real fixture and tooling package.
Common evaluations include compact chucked shafts and rings, bearing and hydraulic components, small precision rotational parts, automated production components. Material, stock allowance, tolerance, surface finish, annual volume, and current cycle time determine whether the application is technically and economically appropriate.
Accuracy depends on machine condition, foundation, warm-up, coolant temperature and filtration, wheel balance, dressing, work support, gauging, and compensation. The process capability must be established against the drawing requirement.
A.W. Miller should review the part print, material and hardness, incoming condition, stock allowance, grinding diameters and lengths, tolerance, finish, takt time, loading, gauging, dressing, coolant, and facility requirements.