Case Study: Gilman Optimizes United States Military Tanks With Specialized Spindle Project

Military Tank Engine made by Gilman Precision in their manufacturing shop

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…

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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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