Information
Rohrgasse 9, 8708 Männedorf, Switzerland
+41 44 922 77 88
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Overview
- Summary
- ERNST GROB AG is a Swiss company established in 1962, specializing in the development and production of special-purpose machinery for cold forming, metal and sheet metal slotting, coining, and spinning processes. The company is particularly known for its unique chip-free spline production technology, based on the proprietary GROB cold forming process developed by its founder, Dr. Ernst Grob. It provides precise and efficient manufacturing solutions for various metal components using high-performance machine tools. The company offers integrated services from product development to maintenance, contributing to the resolution of complex challenges in mechanical engineering and material processing.ERNST GROB AG is a Swiss company established in 1962, specializing in the development and production of special-purpose machinery for cold forming, metal and sheet metal slotting, coining, and spinning processes. The company is particularly known for its unique chip-free spline production technology, based on the proprietary GROB cold forming process developed by its founder, Dr. Ernst Grob. It provides precise and efficient manufacturing solutions for various metal components using high-performance machine tools. The company offers integrated services from product development to maintenance, contributing to the resolution of complex challenges in mechanical engineering and material processing.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Cold Forming Machines: A9 & A9T (universal and cost-effective external forming, suitable for solid material and entry-level sheet metal forming), C6 (precision forming of small spline modules, for solid stock, tubes, and hollow shafts), C9 & C9T (for larger spline dimensions and long parts, up to module 3.5 and 10,000mm length), C9T-Helix (for helical splines, equipped with tilt-adjustable roller heads), T12 (the largest spline machine, primarily for clutch carriers and large hollow/solid profiles), i9 (dedicated internal forming machine for internal splines).Cold Forming Machines: A9 & A9T (universal and cost-effective external forming, suitable for solid material and entry-level sheet metal forming), C6 (precision forming of small spline modules, for solid stock, tubes, and hollow shafts), C9 & C9T (for larger spline dimensions and long parts, up to module 3.5 and 10,000mm length), C9T-Helix (for helical splines, equipped with tilt-adjustable roller heads), T12 (the largest spline machine, primarily for clutch carriers and large hollow/solid profiles), i9 (dedicated internal forming machine for internal splines).
- Slotting & Coining Machines: S8 Slotting Machine (a compact and modular system for slotting, coining, cutting to length, and forming cup-shaped or ring-shaped sheet metal components, characterized by short cycle and changeover times, high process stability, and low tool costs).Slotting & Coining Machines: S8 Slotting Machine (a compact and modular system for slotting, coining, cutting to length, and forming cup-shaped or ring-shaped sheet metal components, characterized by short cycle and changeover times, high process stability, and low tool costs).
- Spinning Machines: R3 Spinning Machine (for the production of precision, lightweight, and rotationally symmetric hollow workpieces with constant or variable wall thicknesses, capable of generating preforms for T12 and i9 cold forming machines).Spinning Machines: R3 Spinning Machine (for the production of precision, lightweight, and rotationally symmetric hollow workpieces with constant or variable wall thicknesses, capable of generating preforms for T12 and i9 cold forming machines).
- Core Technologies: GROB cold forming process (chip-free spline production technology), intermittent forming (splining with extremely short run-out zones without axial feed), internal forming (stamping splines from the inside out), slotting & coining (efficient punching and coining of cup-shaped sheet metal parts), spinning (precision forming of flat, disc-shaped blanks into cup-shaped components).Core Technologies: GROB cold forming process (chip-free spline production technology), intermittent forming (splining with extremely short run-out zones without axial feed), internal forming (stamping splines from the inside out), slotting & coining (efficient punching and coining of cup-shaped sheet metal parts), spinning (precision forming of flat, disc-shaped blanks into cup-shaped components).
- Core Advantages
- Proprietary GROB Cold Forming Process: A globally unique chip-free spline production technology developed by the founder, ensuring excellent spline precision and repeatability. This process preserves material grain flow for maximum strength and provides surface hardening effects.Proprietary GROB Cold Forming Process: A globally unique chip-free spline production technology developed by the founder, ensuring excellent spline precision and repeatability. This process preserves material grain flow for maximum strength and provides surface hardening effects.
- High-Precision and High-Efficiency Equipment: Machine tools characterized by short cycle and changeover times, strong process stability, and low tooling costs. CNC-controlled processes enhance precision and manufacturing efficiency.High-Precision and High-Efficiency Equipment: Machine tools characterized by short cycle and changeover times, strong process stability, and low tooling costs. CNC-controlled processes enhance precision and manufacturing efficiency.
- Customized Solutions and Integrated Services: Provision of comprehensive services from initial product development to ongoing maintenance. Decades of engineering expertise enable tailored solutions in collaboration with customer teams to address specific challenges.Customized Solutions and Integrated Services: Provision of comprehensive services from initial product development to ongoing maintenance. Decades of engineering expertise enable tailored solutions in collaboration with customer teams to address specific challenges.
- Modular and Flexible Machine Design: Modular system adaptable to diverse forming requirements. Capability to build solutions ranging from manually loaded single machines to fully automated production lines.Modular and Flexible Machine Design: Modular system adaptable to diverse forming requirements. Capability to build solutions ranging from manually loaded single machines to fully automated production lines.
- Broad Portfolio of Metal Forming Technologies: Integration of various metal processing technologies including external/internal cold forming, slotting, coining, and spinning. Providing versatile solutions for complex component manufacturing.Broad Portfolio of Metal Forming Technologies: Integration of various metal processing technologies including external/internal cold forming, slotting, coining, and spinning. Providing versatile solutions for complex component manufacturing.
- Target Industries
- Automotive Industry: Production of high-precision components such as transmission parts, steering systems, and drivetrain components (e.g., clutch carriers, shafts, axles).Automotive Industry: Production of high-precision components such as transmission parts, steering systems, and drivetrain components (e.g., clutch carriers, shafts, axles).
- Appliance Industry: Manufacturing of parts requiring high quality and low production costs.Appliance Industry: Manufacturing of parts requiring high quality and low production costs.
- General Mechanical Engineering Industry: Efficient and precise processing of various machine components.General Mechanical Engineering Industry: Efficient and precise processing of various machine components.
- Industrial Sector: Wide range of industrial applications requiring splined and slotted workpieces.Industrial Sector: Wide range of industrial applications requiring splined and slotted workpieces.
- Medical Sector: Meeting demands for high-precision component manufacturing.Medical Sector: Meeting demands for high-precision component manufacturing.
- Plastics and Paper Industries: Application of splined and slotted workpieces.Plastics and Paper Industries: Application of splined and slotted workpieces.
- Major Markets
- Japan, ChinaJapan, China
- Switzerland, Germany, ItalySwitzerland, Germany, Italy
- USAUSA
- Certifications/Patents
- GROB Cold Forming Process: A globally unique chip-free spline production technology developed by founder Dr. Ernst Grob.GROB Cold Forming Process: A globally unique chip-free spline production technology developed by founder Dr. Ernst Grob.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification: Obtained in 1999.ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification: Obtained in 1999.
- ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System Certification: Applicable to subcontracting facilities.ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System Certification: Applicable to subcontracting facilities.
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Rohrgasse 9, 8708 Männedorf, Switzerland
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