Often seen as a tedious and detail oriented task, internal grinding is one of the more difficult grinding services you can have performed on your equipment or parts. For those reasons and more, it is important to have a basic understanding of the process, and know what positive characteristics to look for in an internal grinding metal fabrication partner.
So, What is Internal Grinding?
Internal Grinding is the process of finishing the internal area of a metal alloy with bores or holes. This process can also be performed on plastic and rubber. One of the most common applications for internal grinding is thread grinding, with which you can fabricate cavities, medical bone taps, ball screws and electrodes, to name a few examples.
Industries that can Benefit
Numerous industries around the world benefit from internal grinding services to achieve precision design tolerances and keep their valuable equipment up and running for years to come. Some of the most common industries that utilize internal grinding services include:
- EDM
- Medical
- Motion Control
- Aerospace
- Plastics Production
- Tooling
You should also ensure the fabrication partner you are working with has the manufacturing capacity and proper equipment to handle your project needs. Some of the more popular and trusted brands for equipment in this industry include:
- Bryant
- Jones and Shipman
- Excello
- UVA
- Brown and Sharp
- Majestic
- Heald
- Landis
Quality, efficiency and repeatability should all be goals when seeking out a metal fabrication partner. Don’t sell yourself short! Make sure your internal grinding services are performing with the highest levels of precision available, for many years of uninterrupted use.
