CIMA boosts precision and capacity with the new EMAG GP 500 H gear grinding machine
CIMA has strengthened its grinding capabilities with the installation of the new EMAG GP 500 H gear grinding machine—a state‑of‑the‑art solution designed to deliver higher precision, enhanced process stability, and increased production capacity for both internal and external gear profiles. This strategic investment reinforces CIMA’s long‑standing commitment to supporting customers who rely on extreme accuracy, repeatability, and performance across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, racing, and advanced industrial applications.
A new standard in gear grinding performance
The EMAG GP 500 H is a single‑wheel internal and external gear grinding machine engineered for maximum versatility. Equipped to process modular gearings, special profiles, and complex geometries, it ensures outstanding profile accuracy and surface quality—two essential factors in high‑performance gear manufacturing. Its installation at CIMA represents a major leap forward not only in technology but also in production resilience.
The machine’s twin‑spindle configuration allows grinding operations for internal and external gears, reducing variability and enhancing repeatability. In addition, the system supports ceramic wheels, dressable CBN wheels, and electroplated CBN wheels, enabling CIMA to adapt the grinding strategy to each specific application.
Technical features that elevate capability
The EMAG GP 500 H brings several advanced capabilities to CIMA’s production floor:
- Maximum workpiece diameter: 500 mm
- Maximum workpiece length: 1,000 mm
- Additional Y‑axis enabling the grinding of external beveloid gearings
- Reduced setup and changeover times, improving manufacturing flow
- Compatibility with multiple grinding wheel technologies
These features expand the range of gear geometries CIMA can manufacture while strengthening the reliability and repeatability of its grinding operations.
Meeting customer challenges with next‑level flexibility
Across industries, CIMA’s customers face increasingly stringent requirements:
- Tight tolerances and complex profiles
- High surface finishes essential for noise and vibration reduction
- Reliability in extreme‑performance environments
- Flexible production, from highly customized pieces to medium‑volume batches
The EMAG GP 500 H gear grinding machine directly addresses these needs. Its advanced configuration enables:
- Higher precision and greater repeatability, achieved through combined internal/external grinding
- More stable quality, thanks to roughing and finishing without tool changes
- Doubled production capacity, enabling faster delivery even during peak demand
- Greater technical flexibility, ideal for modular and special gear profiles
With this machine, CIMA enhances both its responsiveness and the added value it delivers to the market.
A strategic investment for the future of precision manufacturing of gears
For decades, CIMA has invested in equipment and systems that strengthen its role as a reliable partner in high‑precision gearing. The introduction of the EMAG GP 500 H confirms this trajectory and complements existing grinding assets, ensuring continuity, scalability, and superior performance for demanding customer applications.
This installation also marks a significant step toward process optimization:
- Shorter lead times, supported by faster setups
- Improved workflow efficiency, particularly on small and medium batches
- Consistent, reproducible quality, even on complex geometries
By expanding the company’s grinding capability, CIMA reinforces its promise to deliver components where performance, precision, and reliability cannot be compromised.
Ready to support your next challenge
CIMA’s strengthened grinding department is prepared to support projects requiring advanced gear profiles, exceptional tolerances, and reliable delivery schedules.
Contact us to discover how the new EMAG GP 500 H can support your next application.