Gilman Precision: A Legacy of Innovation and Customer Service Excellence

"“Gilman is a top-notch supplier, one of the best.” — Vector Manufacturing"

Over 70 Years of Excellence Since 1952, Gilman Precision has been dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse projects across all industries—from microchip manufacturers to medical OEMs and the US Military. As business expanded through 1989, a new state-of-the-art facility was built, equipping our mission for exceptional engineering with the highest-quality machinery and skilled engineers. …

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Case Study: Gilman Optimizes F35 Strike Fighter Aircraft Landing Gear with Specialized Five-Axis Machine Module

A compound assembly made by Gilman Precision at their shop

Manufacturers developing equipment and parts for the US Military are subject to some of the industry’s most demanding engineering specifications and regulations. Knowing these demanding specifications, a US Military Contractor reached out to Gilman’s engineers to create a machine to manufacture components for F35 strike fighter landing gear, which had numerous unique challenges, including the…

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Specialty Metal Forging Company Improves Machine Turning Accuracy with Custom Reengineered Gilman Spindles

Reengineered spindle and customized blueprints done by Gilman Precision

When spindles and/or slides are not optimized for specific applications, product quality and machine uptime can suffer resulting in inferior products and productivity. This specialty metal forging company was experiencing a loss in machine accuracy and poor surface finish due to the machining demands being put on the spindle and contacted the skilled professionals at…

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Case Study: Automation Manufacturer Addresses Unique Product Need Using Gilman Spindles

Gilman Precision has been putting its expertise in slides and spindles to use for over 70 years, working with leaders in various industries such as healthcare, paper conversion, and food manufacturing to provide them with the machine solutions they need to maximize productivity.  In this case study, Gilman partnered with a nationally known robotics and…

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8 Key Spindle Basics to Optimize Your Machine’s Productivity

Different spindles and components are used for different machines, and choosing the wrong spindle type can impact your machine’s efficiency and effectiveness. As trusted spindle experts for over 70 years, we know the key components and specifications required to fit your custom machining solution. Below are some spindle basics you should consider to help optimize your machine’s performance.

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Gilman’s Full-Service Spindle Repair in 4 Easy Steps

We know that when your machine fails, it creates downtime you can’t afford. From diagnosing the problem and ordering a replacement spindle to the reinstallation process, it can cost you in more ways than one. Thankfully, by partnering with Machine Tool Diagnostics (MTD), Gilman now offers full-service spindle repair services to the Midwest! From initial…

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Advantages of Working Directly with a Spindle Manufacturer

There are many different kinds of spindles, each with nearly unlimited applications. Working directly with a manufacturer like Gilman Precision for spindle purchase and maintenance offers many advantages. 1)  Spindle Manufacturing Expertise  Working directly with a local spindle manufacturer allows you to benefit from the manufacturer’s ability to quickly do a deep dive into your…

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