Reshoring In Action with C&B Machinery

C&B Machinery supported the reshoring of a 30” double-disc grinding machine for a major U.S. automotive manufacturer’s transmission plant. Originally installed in an overseas facility, this machine is now being brought back to the U.S., where it will be retooled, reautomated, and upgraded to enhance performance and efficiency for a Michigan-based production program.

Key Upgrades and Enhancements

• Automatic Gaging System—The machine will be upgraded with a closed-looped gaging system to ensure precise, post-process measurements and improved quality control throughout the grinding process.
• Fanuc Robot Integration—We are replacing the existing complex automation system with a streamlined, standardized Fanuc robot, improving efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with the customer’s existing automation setup. This upgrade ensures a common automation platform across their plant, simplifying maintenance and operations.
• Updated Pump Back System—The machine will feature a redesigned pump back system, significantly reducing its overall footprint and saving valuable floor space in the facility while maintaining optimal coolant and swarf management.
• Flexible & Standardized Tooling—To enhance flexibility, the machine is being retooled to accommodate the manufacturer’s entire part family, utilizing common tooling already in use within this facility. This standardization reduces changeover times and increases production efficiency while aligning with the customer’s existing processes.

By implementing these upgrades, C&B Machinery aims to ensure that this reshored grinding machine will meet the demands of the current production environment and provide long-term value in efficiency, automation, and precision grinding.

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