The connecting rod production machining line is for mass production of 4.0 litre connecting rods. The line is capable of machining from roughed cores to final inspection. The line has been maintained to the highest standards on a strict schedule. The line includes hard and perishable tooling, spare parts in stock and complete machine documentation. We encourage your inspection of the line at its original location.

Operation	Description	Equipment
310	Rough Grind Sides (2) Machines	Blanchard Multiple Spindle Rotary Surface Grinder
320	Drill Wrist Pin (2) Machines	Buhr Automation Transfer Machine
330	Split Rod & Cap (1) Machine	Detroit Broach
340	Broach Half Round & Joint Face (2) Machines	Detroit Broach 90" Chain Broach
350	Drill Bolt Holes (2) Machines	Tri-Way Production Drill
360	Grind Joint Face (4) Machines	Blanchard Multiple Spindle Rotary Surface Grinder
370-10	Assemble Rod & Cap (1) Machine	Giddings & Lewis Automation
380-20	Finish Grind Width (2) Machines	Blanchard Multiple Spindle Rotary Surface Grinder
390-30	Rough Bore Crank & Pin Diameter (3) Machines	Excello Transfer Machine
400-50	Finish Bore Crank & Pin Diameter (3) Machines	Excello Transfer Machine
410-40	Weight Mill (2) Machines	Snyder Transfer Machine
420-60	Final Size Crank & Pin Diameter (3) Machines	Accu-Cut Dial Hones
430-70	Wash (1) Machine	Cincinnati
440-90	Final Inspection	Schefield Schefield Tester Detroit Precision Tester

Please contact Gibbs Machinery Company, Joe Gibbs via email at joeg@gibbsmachinery.com for more information.