The Shigiya GSF-30B is a high-precision surface grinder built for accurate and repeatable grinding of flat and contoured surfaces. It delivers consistent results through a rigid machine structure, stable thermal performance, and smooth table motion during extended operating cycles. As a result, the GSF-30B supports reliable surface finishes and tight tolerances in demanding precision grinding applications.
The Shigiya GSU-30B is a CNC universal grinder that combines advanced control with mechanical precision. Powered by Fanuc CNC control, it offers smooth operation and simple programming. Operators can quickly adjust grinding parameters and reduce setup times. This makes the GSU-30B an ideal choice for shops that need fast changeovers and dependable repeatability. Because of its intuitive controls, the GSU-30B fits seamlessly into both small batch and continuous production lines.
This CNC universal grinder supports multi-process grinding in a single setup. It handles external, internal, and face grinding without the need to move the part between machines. This not only saves time but also helps maintain part accuracy. Furthermore, the multi-process system increases workflow efficiency by reducing tool changeovers. As a result, manufacturers can complete complex parts faster and with greater consistency.
The GSU-30B uses a hydrodynamic spindle, which minimizes vibration and improves grinding stability. This technology ensures smooth wheel rotation and even pressure on the part. Because of this, the grinder delivers consistent surface finishes and helps extend wheel life. Additionally, the hydrodynamic design reduces maintenance by eliminating direct contact wear. This means lower long-term costs and less downtime for your operation.
Designed for precision, the GSU-30B offers polygonal grinding to produce non-circular shapes like hexagons or cam profiles. These advanced grinding tasks can be completed with minimal effort, giving users flexibility for specialized jobs. High-precision grinding allows for tight tolerances and clean surface finishes—key for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and tool manufacturing.
The machine offers a swing over table of 300 mm (11.81 inches) and center distances from 500 mm to 1,500 mm. This flexibility supports a wide range of workpiece sizes. As a result, the GSU-30B suits job shops and production lines that handle varying part sizes. Combined with its compact footprint and strong build, this grinder delivers accuracy, speed, and ease of use in one platform.
Metric
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | mm | 300 |
| Distance Between Centers | mm | 500, 750, 1000, 1500 |
| Weight Capacity | kg | 150 |
| Machine Weight | kg | 4800 |
Standard
| Specifications | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Swing Over Table | inch | 11.81 |
| Distance Between Centers | inch | 19.69/29.53/39.37/59.06 |
| Weight Capacity | lbs | 330.69 |
| Machine Weight | Ibs | 10582.19 |
The Shigiya GSU-30B is a CNC universal cylindrical grinder for external diameters, internal diameters, shoulders, tapers, and complex rotational features. 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 30-class GSU platform uses a direct-drive swiveling wheelhead for accurate angular positioning. Published GSU-30/40B configurations provide 300 or 410 mm swing, several center-distance choices through roughly 1,500 mm, a 150 kg between-centers load, and a 510 mm 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 GSU-30B include:
Direct-drive wheelhead positioning supports OD, ID, taper, and shoulder operations without relying on manual angular repositioning. The process should assign each feature to the wheel and approach that provides the best access and rigidity.
Universal capability allows internal and external features to remain tied to one workholding datum when the bore size, wheel reach, and collision envelope permit.
Abrasive type, grade, bond, wheel dimensions, dress form, and dressing interval must be matched to material, stock allowance, finish, and cycle time. The GSU-30B 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 GSU-30B can hold the required size, roundness, cylindricity, and surface finish through production.
The 30-class GSU platform uses a direct-drive swiveling wheelhead for accurate angular positioning. Published GSU-30/40B configurations provide 300 or 410 mm swing, several center-distance choices through roughly 1,500 mm, a 150 kg between-centers load, and a 510 mm wheel. 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.