Gehring

Gehring is a global manufacturer of equipment focused on bore honing, which uses honing stones to precisely finish the interior surfaces of cylindrical holes (bores), but its equipment covers a broad range of applications, including exterior surface finishing for large components. Its strengths lie in its in-process measurement, which confirms dimensions during processing, all in real time, and in its automation technologies for mass production. We've organized information about the company and its products to help you decide if it's right for your production lines.

The strengths of Gehring's honing machines

Gehring doesn't just supply honing machines, but also their tools, polishing materials, measurement devices, and automatic transport systems. One of the strengths of its systems is that they are designed to integrate machining, measurement, and transport to achieve a high level of reproducibility. They produce the same level of quality through numerous rounds of processing in mass production lines, without relying on the experience or sensibilities of operators.

All-in-One Precision Shaping with Intelligent Load Control and
Contactless Measurement

Gehring's machines combine form honing technologies for intentionally creating non-cylindrical shapes, mechanisms for independently controlling multiple honing stones, mechanisms for controlling feed while keeping an eye on processing loads, and contactless measurement systems that use air pressure.

They are configured to encompass all processes, including automatic stopping functions for preventing over-cutting during the shaping stage and functions for feeding workpieces to downstream processes.

How Gehring's honing machines can transform your operations

Gehring's honing machines have embedded in-process measurement systems for checking dimensions in real time, while processing is being performed. This makes it possible to perform dimension management without needing to add an inspection process after honing is performed. They also use automatic transport and tool-switching systems to reduce the amount of setting time needed before processing can begin and to reduce reliance on the skills of individual operators.

This reduces quality inconsistency and helps shorten the amount of processing time per workpiece.

Applications of Gehring's honing machines

Different models are suited to different sizes and applications. The lifehone series has servo motors that can control position and speed with a high level of precision. These machines are well-suited for use in high-precision small- and medium-diameter boring by component manufacturers. The powertrainhone series has multiple spindles which it uses to simultaneously process multiple holes. These machines are well-suited for the mass production lines of major suppliers that supply large amounts of components to major completed vehicle manufacturers.

Device capabilities and manufacturer support requirements vary from business to business, differing for precision components, large components and heavy industry, and component repair and processing.

We have carefully selected the honing machines that are best suited to companies based on the features and challenges of their varied businesses, freeing them from needing to rely on specific operators. Please use the information on this site in your comparisons and deliberations.

Gehring's honing machine lineup

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Product Name	Features	Processing Range	Main Uses
Powertrainhone	Specialized for mass production boring	Diameter: Not indicated on website Length: Not indicated on website	Mass production of engines
Lifehone	Small-diameter precision honing	Diameter: ⌀0.6 to 90 mm Length: Up to 600 mm	Precision components

Processing Range	Diameter: Not indicated on website Length: Not indicated on website
Stroke length (mm)	Not indicated on website
Equipment Dimensions	Not indicated on website
Automatic Measurement Function	Yes
Sizing Function	Yes
Power Specifications	Not indicated on website

The perfect models for sites building fully automated lines

These models are envisioned for the mass production of drive components such as engine and gearbox components. In addition to supporting form honing, they also have embedded in-process measurement and in-house automation systems. The automatic tool changer can automatically switch between up to four tools for a single spindle. These machines are also designed to be easy to maintain, so they're a great fit for sites seeking to set up fully automated lines.

Processing Range	Diameter: ⌀0.6 to 90 mm Length: Up to 600 mm
Stroke length (mm)	L200: Up to 200 mm L630: Up to 600 mm
Equipment Dimensions	Not indicated on website
Automatic Measurement Function	Yes
Sizing Function	Yes
Power Specifications	Not indicated on website

Models that facilitate high-mix production

The L200 and L630 are flagship Gehring models for use in small- and medium-diameter precision bore processing. They have functions for precisely controlling the honing stone stroke, pneumatic contactless interior diameter measurement, and integrated functions for measuring both before and after processing, so they make it easy to maintain consistent quality. They are well-suited for the interior diameter processing of the planetary gears used in automatic transmissions and various types of housings, and they also support high-mix production.

Gehring honing machine usage case examples

The company's website does not present any usage case examples.

Gehring's maintenance system and after-sales support

Covering everything from preventative maintenance to emergency response while minimizing down time

Gehring's technical support includes both troubleshooting and production support. It also speedily supplies genuine spare parts to reduce down time. Its inspection & maintenance services include preventative maintenance, machine inspections, and status reports. Not only can it deal with sudden stoppages when they occur, but it also helps prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Post-startup support, including training for operators and maintenance personnel

Gehring's training and Academy services provide practical training regarding equipment operation, maintenance, and process technologies. Its support doesn't end when its machines are installed, but instead includes the training of the people who will use them. This reduces the amount of uncertainty customers feel when first using machines in worksites. It also reduces the amount of inconsistency in operation quality due to differences in mastery between operators.

Company profile

Company Name	Gehring Technologies GmbH + Co. KG
Head Office Location	Gehringstrasse 28, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany
Contact in India	Gehring Technologies India Private Limited, Sy. No. 2/1, Andharahalli Village, Vishwaneedum Post, Thigalarapalya Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Website	https://gehring-group.com/