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Manufacturing Best Practice:Grinding Technology ZoneHardinge has a rich pedigree in grinding technology (jig, universal,cylindrical, ID/OD etc.), and our grinding machines (Kellenberger,Hauser,Tripet,Tschudin and Bridgeport) are always in high demand.FGC 2The highly-successful FGC 2 (Flexible Grinding Centre) will be exhibitedat the Open House where it will be shown undertaking 5-axiscreep-feed grinding operations as well as highlighting the machine’sin-process automatic grinding wheel-change capability.ACTION!Productivity gains from using the FGC 2• Reduce machining operations by as much as 75%• Reduce total machining times by up to 50%• Reduce lead times by up to 60%• Reduce setup times by 90%• Reduce inventory by as much as 60%• Improve accuracy through single setup operation• Reduce total cost of blade grinding operations by 50% or more• Reduce number of machines required by 80%• Reduce cost per part by as much as 75%See anything you like? Ask us about our Flexible Finance