Over a Century of Innovation in Grinding Technology
Cinetic Landis Corps’ commitment to advancing grinding technology is unmatched. By continually investing in research and product development, Landis is able to help our customers to better achieve their manufacturing strategies.
1885 – First application of coolant to grinding process
1905 – Crankshaft grinder with twin live heads eliminates shaft torsion
1908 – First Landis cam lobe grinder developed
1909 – Roll grinding technology permits smooth finishes on automotive sheet metal
1910 – Landis pioneers piston grinding
1911 – Landis introduces valve grinding process
1926 – First automatic cam grinder
1938 – Microsphere self-aligning hydrodynamic bearing revolutionizes wheel spindle technology
1938 – First application of grinder automatic size control
1953 – First high-speed spindle "conjugate" grinder improves tapered roller bearing production
1959 – Landis automatic indexing revolutionizes crankpin journal grinding
1979 – First crankpin grinding transfer line
1983 – First "masterless" CNC cam lobe grinder
1984 – Landis pioneers "superabrasive" grinding applications
1989 – First modular single workhead crankpin grinding system
1990 – Landis develops "process optimization" software techniques
1991 – First production line of multi-head abrasive belt cam lobe grinders
1994 – Landis pioneers CNC crankpin grinding technology
1995 – Implementation of Adcole compensation software for orbital grinding
1995 – First Landis CNC twin wheelhead cylindrical grinder
1996 – First "flexible" CNC crankpin / cam lobe grinder
1997 – First twin wheelhead orbital diesel crankpin grinder
1998 – First use of linear motor on CNC cam lobe grinder; 6400 CNC control implemented
1999 – First crankshaft thrustwall bump grinder; Process FEA’s implemented;
First thrustwall/pilotbore crankshaft grinder
2000 – Landis pioneers the “Kiss” grinding process for thrust faces
2001 – First “grindall” complete crankshaft grinding operation
2002 – First DT-40 sub-micron lathe; First Viking anglehead centerless grinder
Implemented hydrostatic spindle for rotary carrier on Landis Gardner grinders
2003 – Thermal imaging software developed to prevent material burn/cracking
2005 – First LT2 1500MM orbital diesel crankshaft grinder
2006 – Addition of Giustina product line
2008 – Move into new facility located in Hagerstown, MD