Robins Machines

Description

The Robins SGH 7 is a precision valve seat and guide machine built for accurate machining on small to medium cylinder heads. It uses fixed carbide centering pilots and a smooth air-float workhead to maintain precise alignment between the valve guide and seat.”.

The SGH 7 features Robins’ spring-free multi-angle tooling, providing stable, chatter-free cutting across all seat materials, including hardened and powder-metal seats. It also includes a fully integrated guide-honing kit that brings guides to final size with correct stem-to-guide clearance. Robins is the only manufacturer that allows guide honing on the same machine prior to seat cutting, improving guide geometry and overall seat concentricity.

With constant-variable spindle speed, reverse/forward tapping capability, ±15° spindle tilt, and a full range of optional fixtures and pilots, the SGH 7 delivers reliable performance for automotive, diesel, motorcycle, and powersports cylinder heads.

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Product Details

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Specifications

Max Cylinder Head Size (in roll fixture) 32 x 10 x 6 in (812 x 254 x 152 mm)
Spindle Speed 50 – 440 RPM
Spindle Stroke 6.70 in (170 mm)
Spindle Tilt ± 15 degrees
Electrical Supply 220 V / 50–60 Hz / 1 Phase
Constant Varying Speed Yes
Micro Fine Feed Yes
Spring Free Tooling Yes
Threading/Tapping Feature Yes
Net Weight (Approx.) 1422 lbs (645 kg)
Shipping Weight (Approx.) 1654 lbs (750 kg)

Features

  • Spring free tooling
  • High precision three angle cutting tools
  • Quick change tool retention system for fast location over pilot and accurate centering (patented)
  • Eliminates bounce springs
  • Variable spindle speed
  • Reverse RPM for tapping
  • Machine work head floats on air cushion for precision centering
  • Steering wheel for rapid feed for precise valve seat depth and finish
  • One LED work lights – either side of the spindle giving shadow less view
  • Portable in vacuum tester, kit includes hose, and quick change pads

Working Accuracy

  • Valve seat roundness: 0.0001” (2.0 µm)
  • Valve seat to honed-guide concentricity: 0.0002” (5.0 µm)

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SGH 7
Max Cylinder Head Size (in roll fixture) 32 x 10 x 6 in (812 x 254 x 152 mm) 10 x 10 x 6 in (254 x 254 x 152 mm)
Spindle Speed 50 – 440 RPM 70 – 570 RPM
Spindle Stroke 6.70 in (170 mm) 5.75 in (146 mm)
Spindle Tilt ± 15 degrees ± 10 degrees
Electrical Supply 220 V / 50–60 Hz / 1 Phase 220 V / 50–60 Hz / 1 Phase
Constant Varying Speed Yes Yes
Micro Fine Feed Yes No
Spring Free Tooling Yes Yes
Threading/Tapping Feature Yes Yes
Net Weight (Approx.) 1422 lbs (645 kg) 882 lbs (400 kg)
Shipping Weight (Approx.) 1654 lbs (750 kg) 1103 lbs (500 kg)
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