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Gilman Precision: A Legacy of Innovation and Customer Service Excellence
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. Our…
Case Study: Gilman Optimizes F35 Strike Fighter Aircraft Landing Gear with Specialized Five-Axis Machine Module
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…
Case Study: Gilman Designs Specialized Spindles for Medical Device Manufacturer’s Blood Centrifuge
Gilman Precision designed and optimized spindles for a leading medical technology manufacturer’s blood centrifuge device, meeting strict design specifications.
Case Study: Gilman Optimizes United States Military Tanks With Specialized Spindle Project
Military vehicles have some of the most demanding automotive specifications in the world due to the extreme weather conditions they need to operate in, from -50º F arctic tundras to scorching 120º F deserts. When the U.S. Army encountered issues with their tank engines’ dynamometer jack shaft failing at high temperatures, they turned to Gilman…
Specialty Metal Forging Company Improves Machine Turning Accuracy with Custom Reengineered Gilman Spindles
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…
Case Study: Gilman Provides Solution For Precision Lawn Mower Blade Machining
Manufacturers worldwide rely on Gilman Precision to design solutions for producing products that you use every day. For example, when an OEM manufacturer needed to make a machine that would produce a large amount of lawn mower blades, they chose Gilman Precision to design and build the main slide and spindle components. Designing and Building…
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…
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.
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…
Case Study: 5 Unique Slide & Spindle Projects from Gilman Precision
Bonesaws. Telescopes. Household napkins. While it may seem like these things have nothing in common, the truth is Gilman Precision has a hand in ensuring the quality of these products by providing industry-leading slides, spindles, and repair services.