The Shigiya GP-100D is a large-capacity cylindrical grinder built to deliver high-precision results on heavy, oversized workpieces. It maintains consistent grinding accuracy through a highly rigid machine platform, stable thermal control, and smooth, reliable motion during extended run times. As a result, the GP-100D supports predictable performance and consistent part quality in demanding large-part production environments.
The Shigiya GP-100D is a powerful hydraulic cylindrical grinder built to deliver precision on a large scale. With a 39.37-inch swing over the table, this grinder handles oversized components with ease. Whether you’re grinding turbine shafts, steel rollers, or other heavy cylindrical parts, the GP-100D ensures accuracy across the full length of your workpiece. Thanks to its rugged design, it provides the stability required for tough jobs. Additionally, the machine offers several center distance options—ranging from 2,200 mm to 6,000 mm—making it adaptable to varied production needs. Its large capacity supports workpieces up to 6,600 lbs, making it a leading choice in heavy equipment and aerospace manufacturing.
This large capacity grinder is designed for performance. The GP-100D comes equipped with a powerful wheel spindle, available in 15 kW and 22 kW options. It accommodates wheels up to 1,065 mm in diameter and 130 mm in width. As a result, it removes material quickly and precisely, even during prolonged grinding operations. Furthermore, the machine’s total weight—ranging from 22,000 kg to 29,000 kg—adds the rigidity needed to eliminate vibration. This stability is essential for achieving consistent surface finishes on oversized parts.
Despite its size, the GP-100D maintains the simplicity of a conventional cylindrical grinder. Operators can control grinding movements with precision using a familiar manual interface. This makes it easy to train new staff while still delivering accurate results. Moreover, the machine supports both external and internal grinding, which means you can complete complex parts without switching equipment. That efficiency leads to shorter lead times and improved output.
The GP-100D is more than just large—it’s built to last. Its heavy-duty construction allows it to withstand continuous use in high-demand environments. This grinder excels in sectors like energy, transportation, and large-scale fabrication, where both size and reliability matter. Additionally, the machine offers easy access for maintenance. Reduced downtime means fewer production interruptions and a stronger return on investment over time.
Not all grinders can handle large-diameter parts and still maintain tight tolerances—but the GP-100D can. Its 39-inch swing gives manufacturers the flexibility to process bigger components without sacrificing accuracy. Combined with a wide range of spindle and wheel options, it stands out as a complete solution for large-part precision grinding.
Metric
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | mm | 1000 |
| Distance Between Centers | mm | 2200, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 |
| Weight Capacity | kg | 3000 |
Standard
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | inch | 39.37 |
| Distance Between Centers | inch | |
| Weight Capacity | lbs | 6613.87 |
The Shigiya GP-100D is a large CNC cylindrical grinder for programmable OD grinding on large-diameter and long components. 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 100-class GP-D platform is part of Shigiya’s large table-traverse range. Published GP-65/85/100D data covers 650, 850, and 1,000 mm swing classes, center distances extending to several meters, loads up to 3,000 kg, and a 915 mm grinding wheel. 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 GP-100D include:
CNC wheelhead and table control coordinate multiple diameters, shoulders, and traverse zones across long, heavy parts.
Center load, drive torque, steady-rest placement, and crane access must be developed around the real shaft rather than maximum catalog dimensions alone.
Abrasive type, grade, bond, wheel dimensions, dress form, and dressing interval must be matched to material, stock allowance, finish, and cycle time. The GP-100D 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 GP-100D can hold the required size, roundness, cylindricity, and surface finish through production.
The difference is not limited to nominal swing. Center distance, grinding diameter, supported mass, wheel size, machine footprint, loading method, and available options may change, so both models should be compared against the same representative part family.
It can be configured for precision grinding, but achievable capability depends on part geometry, support, stock, wheel condition, thermal control, setup, and measurement. A process study should define the expected tolerance distribution.
Options may include grinding between centers, chucking, special arbors, center-drive arrangements, steady rests, and dedicated fixtures. Selection follows the part datums, drive torque, accessibility, distortion risk, and finished-surface protection.
In-process gauging is valuable when wheel wear, thermal drift, incoming stock, or long unattended runs could move size outside the required range. Gauge location and compensation logic must be compatible with the feature and cycle.
Provide the full print, material and hardness, starting diameters, stock allowance, grinding lengths, tolerance, finish, wheel specification, dress method, loading time, gauge steps, spark-out, and annual volume.