vertical spindle, reciprocating table surface grinder

[whirledpeas]

Does anyone still make such an animal? I've spent an hour with Google and have only found very small machines.

 

[MikeHalloran]

Blanchard grinders?


Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[whirledpeas]

Blanchards are rotary table. I am looking for a grinder with a vertical spindle like a blanchard, but with a reciprocating table like 90% of all surface grinders. Mattison used to make them, but I haven't been able to locate any new Mattisons. I assume they have gone out of business like so many other high quality machine tool builders.

 

[MikeHalloran]

I could swear I've seen big Blanchard brand grinders with segmented rotary heads and reciprocating tables. ... but I haven't seen a new one in decades.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[whirledpeas]

That is a possibility. I will check into it. I know Thompson used to manufacture them as well, but I can't find anything even close to new.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[ajack1]

Lumsden also used to manufacture them but I don’t think they still do. There is a company in Norfolk UK that sells used ones and reconditions them and has all part drawings etc.

I am sure I can find a link if that is any help.

 

[Ceramicguy]

Try DCM Technology.

http://www.dcm-tech.com

Bruce

http://www.accuratus.com

 

[unclesyd]

You maybe able to use this type Swisher Grinder for your
application.

Mark VI

http://www.swishergrinder.net/

We had a shop built hybrid made with a Swisher very similar to the one shown in the link below. If I recall the table was from a G&l surface grinder. This hybrid lasted for years seeing 20 + hours use per week.

per week grinding segmented blades for pelletizers.

http://yodermachinery.net/module/album/view/?pid=104

Mattison Surface Grinder
Big old good one in the link below.

Mattison as well as others also made bar grinders. These have reciprocating tables. Mattison also makes a Blanchard look a like.

http://www.americangrinding.com/gallery/bar2.htm

 

[saberblue]

The original grinders of this type were call Hanchetts and then Madison Hanchetts.

I don't know if they are still in business but Snow in the UK used to make a good one -- on a practical basis yo might want to buy a used one and have it rebuilt to your specs.

 

[whirledpeas]

Thanks to all for your responses. You all pretty much confirm what I suspected. If a Mattison type grinder is what I want, I will have to purchase a rebuilt, or a used one and have it rebuilt.