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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…
Case Study: Local Spindle Repair Gets Manufacturer Back Up & Running Quickly
The Customer A global provider of services to the paper industry, with a manufacturing location in Wisconsin. The Challenge The customer was having downtime issues on one of their major grinding pieces of equipment, containing four spindles. Due to the heavy-duty nature of grinding and the processes involved, the spindles consistently crashed. Since the company…
Slide Repairs – When and Why it is Important
It does not matter what type of slide you have; at some point it is going to need to be repaired. You will find different slides can take more wear and tear than others and last longer. For example, dovetail slides and hardened box way slides are similar types of slides but the hardened box…
Importance of Spindle Repair and Spindle Maintenance
As with everything, over time your spindles are going to start to wear and are going to require repair. Once you start seeing the signs that a spindle may need repair, you should have it serviced. The longer you wait to get your spindles maintained, the more likely you will see higher costs and longer…
Effective Machine Tool Service & Spindle Service Program
If a spindle breaks down, what is your company’s plan of action? Is it the most practical and efficient way to deal with a down spindle? Spindles need maintenance at varying intervals, based on the length and design of their operation. Normal use of any machine will cause wear and tear, the spindle being the component…
Gilman Precision Announces Solar Project In Grafton
Partnership with Energy Management Leader, Arch Electric, to cut Energy Costs by 46% (Grafton, Wisconsin, May 27, 2021) Wisconsin manufacturing company, Gilman Precision, which specializes in motion control for production equipment, announced their plans to install a 1026-panel Solar Photovoltaic System on their property in Grafton, Wisconsin. Gilman’s ground-mounted system will help it reduce its…
Gilman Precision Releases New Slide Catalog
Gilman Precision is proud to announce a newly designed catalog highlighting their extensive line of slides. Compared to their last slide catalog, Gilman has reconstructed and improved the way information is displayed to offer an easier user experience. “We are excited to release this catalog because it concludes our process of updating and upgrading our…
Gilman Precision Launches New InTronix Spindle
GRAFTON, Wis., July 19, 2016 – Gilman unveils the new InTronix Spindle, the newest and most versatile addition to the company’s product line to date. The InTronix combines the affordability of a belt-driven spindle with the compact size of a motorized spindle without compromising precision. The InTronix’s smaller size leaves a smaller footprint as it…
Google Street View Presents a Virtual Tour of Gilman’s Manufacturing Facility
Partnering with Google Street View services, Gilman Precision continues to lead the manufacturing industry in customer interactivity by providing a virtual tour of its facilities. Gilman Precision is one of the first manufacturing facilities in the nation to develop this advanced feature using Google’s services. It overcomes a challenge for many out-of-state customers who cannot…
Introducing New Online 3D Linear Products CAD Configurator
Gilman Precision is thrilled to announce the addition of an innovative 3D Linear Product CAD Configurator to their website for increased efficiency and ease when viewing and adjusting product specifications. The new Gilman 3D Linear Products Configurator will serve engineers and other prospects by allowing them to select, view, and insert Gilman 3D CAD models…