What Is Precision Grinding?
Precision grinding is a finishing operation in which an abrasive wheel removes minute amounts of material to bring a component to exact dimensions and finishes. This process is used when very fine tolerances (often within a few millionths of an inch) and excellent surface finishes are required.
- High-accuracy diameter control
- Mirror or fine matte surface finishes
- Minimal material removal for final sizing
- Capable of complex geometries and high precision geometries
Our Capabilities & Techniques
We employ advanced grinders, specialized wheels, and experienced operators to meet precise specifications across a range of materials and part types.
- ID, OD, surface, and cylindrical grinding as needed
- Materials including stainless steels, tool steels, alloy steels, exotic alloys
- Batch and prototype volumes
- Complementary operations like straightening, chamfering, or polishing
- Capability for special geometries (grooves, flats, shoulders) within grinding operations
We monitor wheel wear, cooling, and dynamics carefully to ensure stability, avoid thermal damage, and achieve consistency. Each part is inspected via coordinate measuring machines (CMM), roundness testers, and surface profilometry to assure compliance.
Industries & Applications
Parts requiring precision grinding often function in mission-critical systems, found in:
- Aerospace & defense (e.g. shafts, pistons, probes)
- Medical & surgical instruments
- Optical, sensor, and metrology devices
- Industrial automation & robotics
- High-precision bearings, spindles, actuators
Why Work With ES Precision Metals?
- Expertise in high-precision grinding and finishing
- State-of-the-art machinery and tooling
- Strict quality control and inspection systems
- Tight integration with upstream operations (straightening, sawing, centerless grinding, etc.)
- Transparent quoting and on-time delivery
Contact & Location
To discuss your precision grinding requirements or request a quote, visit our
homepage or our
Precision Grinding page.
Address:
6530 S. Laramie Ave
Bedford Park, IL 60638
USA
