GTI Technologies
SO
Sturdy, Accurate and Astoundingly Versatile: The SO Single Lip Grinder.

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The SO allows you to grind single-lip cutters to any cutting shape and easily handles dies, twist drills, turning and shaping tools, probe styluses, center points, electrodes and many other tools.

Clearly arranged and universally adjustable - the SO, our standard model, is an exemplary machine in every respect. With the SO you can solve any grinding problem without difficulty. Perfected design, combined with good workmanship and sturdy construction, guarantee longterm precision even in the harsh environment of daily workshop use.

Precision Grinding Spindle:
The grinding spindle is held, free of play, in a sturdy bearing assembly. This means vibration-free grinding without any cutter marks, however tough the grinding job may be. Needless to say that the spindle is tightly sealed to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt - a precondition for maintained accuracy after many years of service.

Integrated Dressing Unit:
In corporated in the wheel guard is a dressing unit (standard equipment) which can be moved to its operating position by simply turning a knob. The diamond serves to dress the face of the cup wheel and is adjustable by means of a fine-adjusting screw.

Universal Setup Facilities:
Numerous linear and rotary adjustments are the basis for the wide variety of shapes and profiles obtainable on the SO. All controls are conveniently grouped at the front of the machine and thus within easy reach of the operator.

The work holding fixture, which is designed as an index head is held on a tabular guide member, arranged for longitudinal adjustment. Two swivel bearings (vertical and horizontal) enable the cutting tool to be positioned in two mutually perpendicular planes. The work holding fixture, accommodates tools up to 17.5 mm (0.7"). For grinding off-center radii, the index head slide is adjustable in a direction transverse to the vertical swivel axis. A practical tool setting arm greatly facilitates fast, fine adjustment of the cutting faces of single lip cutters.

Bench and Pedestal Models:
The SO is available either as a bench model or on a sturdy pedestal, on which the machine is positioned at an ergonomic height. The stand incorporates a handy tool tray, adjacent to the machine, and a compartment for storing collets and other accessories.
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Accessories:
The comprehensive range of accessories shown on this page extend the scope of usefulness of your machine.
  • Twist Drill Grinding Attachment: For reconditioning twist drills from 3 to 18mm (0.12 to 0.7") diameter.
  • Pedestal: For the convenient storage of collets and accessories.
  • Collets: Shank diameter 20 mm (0.8"), ID from 0.5 to 17.5 mm (0.02" to 0.7") in steps of 0.5 mm (0.02") and square-shank tools of 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm (0.16", 0.24", 0.32", 0.40" and 0.48:).
  • Special Cutter Locating Fixture: For cutters of 16, 18, 20 and 25 mm (0.6", 0.7", 0.8" and 1") diameter and Morse 1, 2, and 3 taper shanks.
  • Toolholder: For economical reconditioning and manufacturing of turining and forming tools with any desired profile on the SO and SOE. For rectangular and square tool cross sections up to 20 mm in height. Also allows trouble-free clamping of reversible carbide tips. In conjunction with the SOE's measuring projecors, you can gauge radii and profiles (up to 8 mm cutting edge height) in mere seconds, drastically reducing set-up times.
  • Dust Exhaust for the SO: To adapt your SO to today's environmental requirements. Available either as a complete exhaust system with dust-exhaust, or only with exhaust funnel for connection to your central exhaust system.
Applications:
  • Engraving tools
  • Die sinking cutters
  • Stamps
  • Cutting and shaping tools
  • Tracer pins
  • Centering points
Technical Data:
    SO SOE
 Drive Motor      
 Power rating  kW (hp)  0.25 (0.34) 0.55 (0.75)
 Motor speed  rpm  2800 2800
Grinding Spindle      
 Spindle speed  rpm  4500 4500
 Tool Mount      
 Max tool diameter  mm (in)  17.5 (0.7) 17.5 (0.7)
 Taper shanks   Morse 1, Morse 2, DECKEL GA
 Tool Mount Adjustments      
 Lateral mm (in) 10 (0.4) 10 (0.4) both ways
 Longitudinal mm (in) 40 (1.6) 40 (1.6)
 Max relief angle deg 45 45
Fine adjustment of
index head bracket
relative to spindle
 mm (in) 15 (0.6) 15 (0.6)
 Number of registers
on index plate
   12  12
 Weights      
 Table model  kg (lb) 32 (70) 65 (145)
 Pedestal model  kg (lb) 67 (150) 125 (275)
 Dimensions      
 Length  mm (in)  510 (20)  660 (27)
 Width  mm (in)  565 (23)  570 (23)
 Height  mm (in)  290 (12)  325 (13)
Standard Accessories
Wheel mount for cup grinding wheels
Pull-off nut for wheel mounts
Cup grinding wheel for HSS tools,
100 x 50 x 20 mm (4" x 2" x 0.8") Set of 8 tools

Each machine is supplied with a comprehensive Operator's Manual and 2 machine data cards.
Contact GTI for more information