Development and construction of custom grinding machines for high-volume production
Aschaffenburger Maschinenfabrik Johann Modler GmbH
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Maschinenfabrik Johann Modler – Grinding Technology from Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburger Maschinenfabrik Johann Modler GmbH is a family-owned company specializing in the development, construction and commissioning of grinding machines. The company accompanies the entire process from the task definition to the solution: from concept design through prototype construction to series production, complemented by service, support and integration into existing infrastructures as part of Industry 4.0. The product range includes centerless grinding machines with the MODLER cage system and four CNC axes, cylindrical grinding machines with X and Z axes, surface and double-disc grinding machines of the FINIMAT series with planetary kinematics, as well as horizontal and vertical rotary table systems for multi-station grinding. The machines are built for leading international customers on the European market, especially for automotive suppliers, the rolling bearing industry, construction machinery manufacturers and the consumer industry. MODLER stands for high- and ultra-precision results in high-volume production.
- Site
- Aschaffenburg
- Processes
- Centerless grinding (plunge grinding, angular plunge grinding up to 15°), Cylindrical grinding (X/Z axes, CBN galvanic/ceramic, special corundum), Internal grinding, Surface grinding / double-disc grinding / finish grinding (fine grinding with planetary kinematics), Concept design, development and construction of custom grinding machines including prototype, Concept Design and Development, Prototype Construction, Series Production
- Materials
- Centerless Grinding (MODLER Cage System), Cylindrical Grinding Machines with X and Z Axes, Internal Grinding, Surface and Double-Disc Grinding / Finish Grinding, Horizontal and Vertical Rotary Table Systems, Machine Development and Special Clamping Devices
- Industries
- Automotive suppliers, Rolling bearing industry, Construction machinery, Consumer industry
- 01
Analysis and Consulting
- 02
Concept Design and Development
- 03
Prototype Construction
- 04
Series Production (Mechanical Engineering)
- 05
Commissioning
- 06
Service and Support
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Industry 4.0 Integration
Processes and Technology Concepts
Centerless Grinding (MODLER Cage System)
Plunge grinding and angular plunge grinding up to 15° with four CNC axes for maximum accuracy and productivity in mass production.
Cylindrical Grinding Machines with X and Z Axes
High material removal and profile accuracy with CBN (galvanic or ceramic) as well as special corundum, including special clamping devices.
Internal Grinding
Complementary cylindrical grinding process within the modular machine concepts.
Surface and Double-Disc Grinding / Finish Grinding
Fine grinding with planetary kinematics in horizontal design (FINIMAT) for uninterrupted production with tight tolerances.
Horizontal and Vertical Rotary Table Systems
Modular design with multiple grinding units for multi-station grinding with holding in collet, precision chuck, prism or special clamping fixture.
Machine Development and Special Clamping Devices
Concept design, prototype construction and construction of custom grinding machines including special clamping devices and integrated dressing systems.
Locations
Aschaffenburg
DEDevelopment, construction and commissioning of grinding machines
- Lot size
- High-volume production
- Materials
- Steel (CBN/special clamping)
- Centerless grinding machine (MODLER cage system, 4 CNC axes)
- Cylindrical grinding machine with X and Z axes
- FINIMAT surface/double-disc grinding machine with planetary kinematics
- Horizontal and vertical rotary table systems for multi-station grinding
Machines and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerless grinding (plunge grinding, angular plunge grinding up to 15°)Machining | – | – | – | High-volume production | Steel (CBN/special clamping) |
| Cylindrical grinding (X/Z axes, CBN galvanic/ceramic, special corundum)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Internal grindingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface grinding / double-disc grinding / finish grinding (fine grinding with planetary kinematics)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Concept design, development and construction of custom grinding machines including prototypeEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerless grinding machine (MODLER cage system, 4 CNC axes) | MODLER | – | – | – | Aschaffenburg |
| Cylindrical grinding machine with X and Z axes | MODLER | – | – | – | Aschaffenburg |
| FINIMAT surface/double-disc grinding machine with planetary kinematics (horizontal design) | MODLER FINIMAT | – | – | – | Aschaffenburg |
| Horizontal and vertical rotary table systems for multi-station grinding | MODLER | – | – | – | Aschaffenburg |
Additional services
Company History
As a family-owned company, MODLER looks back on almost 100 years of know-how; centerless grinding has been a core topic of the company for 60 years, both in theory and practice.