Our state of the art 100,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped with precision machinery and staffed with highly qualified machinist with an average of 20 years experience in producing cylinders, gears, rollers, and side frames for the graphic arts industry. Our machinists are trained to handle custom designs and produce high quality parts. At Graphic Systems Services, we pride ourselves on our modern machinery, experienced technicians, and, most importantly, the high quality we produce. We have spent years investing in the best equipment so that we can provide the highest quality to your business.
Precision Machining Tools
- Toshiba Horizontal Milling
- Machining Center
- Vertical Miling
- CNC Lathe
- Pfauter Gear Hob
Cylinder Manufacturing
General Capabilities
- All types of Plate, Blanket, Impression, Perforation, and Hard Anvil Cylinders
- Turn and grind up to 17″ OD size and 100″ length
- Ground tolerances within .0005 inches
- Concentricity’s of .0003 inch
Machine Tools Utilized in Cylinder Production
- G&L Endomatic Face and Center (8.0” OD X 72.0” LENGTH)
- FAT-TUR 710 Manual Lathe (18.0” OD X 100.0 LENGTH)
- Datson Gundrill (96″ depth)
- Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 450 Cnc Lathe (18.0” Od X 80.0 Length With Live Tooling)
- Cincinnati Horizontal Mill with M&M Indexer (26″ x 144″ table)
- Danobat OD Grinder (20″ OD x 96″ length capacity)
- Cincinnati OD Grinder (10″OD x 72″ length)
- Toshiba BMC 1000 Horizontal Machining Center (79″ x 49″ x 47″)
- G&L Horizontal Boring Mill (48″ x 86″ table)
- MIG, TIG, and Heilarc Welding
Side Frame Large Horizontal Machining
General Capabilities
- Large cube machining capability (79″ x 49″ x 47″)
- Linear positioning accuracy of less than .0002″
- Repeatability of .00008″
- Four axis capability
Machine Tools Utilized in Side Frame Production
- Toshiba BMC 1000 Horizontal Machining Center
- 39″ x 39″ pallets, 120 tools, part probing, self inspection capability
- G&L #4 Machining Boring Mill
- Table working surface 48″ x 86″
- 48″ x 48″ indexing table
Hardened Bearer, Bearing Housings and Rotary Punch Reel Manufacturing
General Capabilities
- Ground tolerances within .0005 inches
- 65 Rockwell C hardness
- Housing to frame fits of .0003
Machine Tools Utilized in Bearer, Housing, and Rotary Punch Production
- Mazak Vertical Center Nexus 530C-II (41.0” X 20.0” X 20.0” WITH INDEXER)
- Toshiba BMC 1000 Horizontal Machining Center
- 39″ x 39″ pallets, 120 tools, part probing, self inspection capability
- Cutoff Saw (9.5″ diameter capacity)
Gear Manufacturing
General Capabilities
- AGMA Class 10 spur and helical gears from 3 to 20 inches in diameter
- Utilize Class AA precision ground hobs
- All gears are red line checked and wax coated prior to shipment
Machine Tools Utilized in Gear Production
- Pfauter Gear Hob (20″ dia)
- Heald ID Grinder
- ABA Surface Grinder (24″x24″x100″)
- Davis Keyseater
- Mazak Vertical Center Nexus 530c-Ii (41.0” X 20.0” X 20.0” With Indexer)
- Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 450 Cnc Lathe (18.0” OD X 80.0 Length With Live Tooling)
Special Processes Availability
- Plating: Chrome, Electroless Nickel, and Copper
- Heat Treating; stress relieving, flame hardening, carbonization, and induction hardening
- Balancing; static and dynamic
- Rubber covering
GSS specializes in precision machining with our state of the art process, machines, and experienced machinists. If you need custom machining for your business, contact us today.