The grinding machine loads itself with a pick-up-system The production of small chuck components often involves very large quantities – cam rings, pump rings, cams, gear wheels and other chuck components with different internal and external contours. The vertical grinding machine VLC 100 G has been specially developed for the productive and high precision manufacture of these components. The grinding machine loads itself with a pick-up-system and while one component is being ground, the operator or an automation system can place the next raw part on the revolving transport belt. This considerably reduces the machine’s downtimes.