Grind a full range of threads, worms, ball screws, gages, and other parts up to 4 meters long on Drake’s GS:TE External Thread Grinders. All GS:TE models are fully programmed and delivered with a grinding process optimized to run customers’ parts.
Equipped with a power helix and Drake PartSmart™ menu-driven screens, these machines are easy to operate and deliver repeatable, accurate results. Drake grinders are built using premium materials, ensuring dependability and longevity regardless of your production schedule.
Drake machines are designed for accuracy, consistency, and reliability. These external thread grinders are built on high mass, cast polymer bases for vibration damping and thermal stability. The use of linear motors and linear roller ways allows for maximum acceleration and contouring. Dressing software is available for contour dressing of ISO, 60°, Whitworth, Acme, Buttress, Worm (ZA, ZN, ZK, ZI), full radius, Gothic arch, and other thread forms. Other standard features of Drake external grinders include a high precision workhead and motorized wheel spindle.
Additional upgrades, including automation, are also available. After assembly and verification is completed, Drake offers hands-on training. Working with the Drake team ensures that all your thread grinding requirements are met.
Drake’s line of precision machines also includes:
• Internal Thread Grinders: grind internal threads up to 220mm
• Dual Spindle Grinders: grind multiple operations in one fixture setup
• Crown Grinders: grind drums for tapered roller bearings
• Vertical Thread Mills: rough mill parts for finish grinding
• Rack Mills: high speed rack milling
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We are Drake Manufacturing. We are a full service, turnkey manufacturer of precision CNC machines and provider of engineered solutions. Founded in 1972, Drake is headquartered in Warren, Ohio. The premium Drake brand is known around the world for innovation and process expertise throughout the thread grinding industry.
