MÄGERLE / Maegerle Profile Grinding Centers
Swiss precision profile grinding centers by MÄGERLE / Maegerle: 5-axis MFP 30, MFP 50, MFP 51, MFP 100 and MGC portal grinders on hydrostatic slideways.
5-Axis Grinding Machining Centers MÄGERLE MFP 30
The compact 5-axis grinding center MÄGERLE MFP 30 is designed for high-precision profile grinding of turbine blades, guide vanes, and heat shields of aircraft engines. Hydrostatic guideways eliminate vibration during creep feed grinding. Controlled coolant nozzles maintain thermal stability.
- MFP 30 series for gas turbine blades, rotor vanes, and shroud segment profiles
- Engineered for aerospace turbine propulsion and heavy industrial power generation
- Five continuous axes, 60-pocket automated tool magazine, high-pressure coolant tracking
- Assemblies: motorized spindles, hydrostatic regulators, diamond rolls, coolant headers
Continuous Profile Grinding Centers MÄGERLE MFP 50
The 5- and 6-axis grinding machining centers MÄGERLE MFP 50 with continuous dressing CD perform multi-side machining of root profiles and turbine hot-section components in continuous 24/7 production. Powerful motorized spindles and rapid tool changing maximize manufacturing throughput.
- MFP 50 CD series for high-speed continuous dressing and profile grinding
- Machining nickel-base superalloys, titanium structural parts, and single crystals
- Six axes of motion, overhead dressing units, rapid tooling exchange mechanisms
- Replacement parts: hydrostatic pads, dresser drives, rotary tables, way wipers
Gantry Tool Changer Grinding Centers MÄGERLE MFP 51
The MÄGERLE MFP 51 grinding center integrates a gantry tool changer with 68 magazine pockets and an overhead wheel dresser. High-speed motorized spindles and tracking coolant nozzles accelerate multi-side machining of complex aerospace components under direct CNC oversight.
- MFP 51 gantry architecture with large-capacity tool and wheel storage
- Production of turbine blade clusters, compressor wheels, and root geometries
- 68-tool magazine, two-axis motorized coolant nozzle, overhead CNC roll dresser
- Spares: spindle cartridges, tool changer arms, diamond rolls, position sensors
Heavy-Duty 5-Axis Grinding Machining Centers MÄGERLE MFP 100
The heavy-duty MÄGERLE MFP 100 5-axis grinding system offers an extended table work envelope up to 1000 mm for large turbine components. A 68-position gantry changer and high-output spindle execute complete multi-face grinding in a single setup on hydrostatic ways.
- MFP 100 extended envelope 5-axis grinding machining centers
- Power generation turbine blades, heavy gas turbine vanes, and root segments
- Table length up to 1000 mm, 68 tool pockets, high-torque direct spindle drive
- Components: ballscrews, optical linear scales, hydrostatic pads, guide wipers
Stationary Table Portal Grinders MÄGERLE MGC-FT
The MÄGERLE MGC-FT grinding center with a stationary table is built for high-precision surface and profile finishing of heavy workpieces. Modular portal construction permits single or multiple grinding spindle configurations on robust hydrostatic guideways.
- MGC-FT series with stationary work table and modular portal construction
- Precision machine tool slideways, pump housings, and heavy structural plates
- Grinding wheel widths up to 300 mm, table load bearing capacity up to 12 tons
- Spares: hydrostatic guide shoes, axis servo drives, CNC dynamic balancing heads
Swiveling Table Production Grinders MÄGERLE MGC-ST
The MÄGERLE MGC-ST grinding center features a 180-degree swiveling shuttle table enabling part loading and unloading while grinding continues without interruption. Rigid portal frames and hydrostatic slideways deliver dependable repeatability in continuous production.
- MGC-ST series with 180-degree swiveling table for non-stop batch processing
- Creep feed surface and profile grinding for automotive and hydraulic machinery
- Table diameters up to 2500 mm, high metal removal rate, automated shuttle motion
- Replacement assemblies: rotary table bearings, rotary encoders, hydraulic valves
MÄGERLE / Maegerle Profile Grinding Centers Overview
Swiss machine tool manufacturer Mägerle AG Maschinenfabrik designs and produces advanced surface and profile grinding centers for aerospace turbines, power generation systems, and precision machine engineering.
Installations combine fully enclosed hydrostatic slideways, direct-drive motorized spindles, and multi-axis CNC systems. Modular architecture allows tailored machine work envelope configurations for challenging production demands.
Technical Selection Guidelines for Grinding Systems
System selection depends on workpiece dimensions, required continuous axes, and chosen grinding technology. Compact turbine blades and vanes benefit from 5-axis MFP 30 and MFP 50 centers featuring continuous dressing CD operations.
Heavy power generation turbine components match extended table MFP 100 systems, while flat machine ways and pump plates run on MGC-FT portal grinders.
Creep-Feed and Continuous Dressing Grinding Technology
Creep-feed deep profile grinding on MÄGERLE machinery completes intricate root geometries on superalloys in a single pass without thermal damage or workpiece stress. Low table feed rates combine with high grinding wheel peripheral speed and high-pressure flood cooling.
Continuous diamond roll dressing preserves wheel sharpness and profile accuracy throughout long production runs.
Hydrostatic Guideway Systems and Vibration Damping
Fully enclosed hydrostatic bearings across all linear motion axes float moving machine assemblies on a controlled pressurized oil film without metal contact.
This hydrodynamic structure completely eliminates physical guide wear, provides high vibration damping during heavy stock removal, and guarantees smooth positioning down to sub-micron resolution.
Automated Tool Changers and Coolant Nozzle Tracking
Multi-axis MÄGERLE grinding centers feature gantry tool changers holding up to sixty or more grinding wheels, tool holders, and touch probes for unattended processing.
Programmable two-axis motorized coolant nozzles track wheel wear and workpiece contour, directing high-pressure coolant jets straight into the active grinding zone to clear swarf.
C.O.R.E. Digital Operating Platform and Smart Factory Integration
MÄGERLE grinding centers incorporate the unified C.O.R.E. hardware and software platform developed by UNITED GRINDING Group.
Featuring an intuitive multi-touch interface and standardized Industry 4.0 network interfaces, the system tracks machine telemetry, monitors hydrostatic pressure values, and supports predictive maintenance across production lines.
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Documents and sources
- History of Mägerle AG — development of profile grinding technology
- MFP 30 grinding center — technical specifications
- MFP 50 grinding machining center — specifications
- MFP 51 grinding center — gantry tool changer
- Heavy-duty grinding center MFP 100 — specifications
- MGC-FT portal grinding machines — surface and profile grinding
- MGC-ST grinding machines — swiveling shuttle table
- Customer care and preventive maintenance for Mägerle machines
