Precision CNC Grinding Services
Ultra-Tight Tolerances, Superior Surface Finish, and Advanced Material Expertise
At Carbide Products, Inc., our precision CNC grinding services provide the ultra-tight tolerances, superior surface finishes, and geometric accuracy required for high-performance tooling and precision OEM components. Grinding plays a critical role in achieving final dimensional accuracy and surface integrity, particularly for hardened materials and carbide components where conventional machining alone cannot meet performance requirements.
With decades of experience and advanced grinding capabilities, we manufacture components that require precise flatness, concentricity, roundness, and positional accuracy across prototype and production volumes. Our team approaches every project with the same commitment: precision, partnership, and performance.
Engineering-Driven Grinding Partner
What differentiates Carbide Products is our ability to function as an engineering-focused manufacturing partner rather than simply a grinding supplier.
We work directly with customer engineering and technical teams to determine optimal process sequences, manage dimensional relationships between operations, and ensure reliable final component performance. This collaborative approach reduces risk, improves manufacturability, and ensures consistent results throughout the production lifecycle.
Our grinding capabilities are fully integrated with CNC machining, EDM, brazing, and finishing operations, allowing us to control critical tolerances from rough machining through final finishing under one roof.
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Precision Grinding Capabilities
Our grinding department supports a wide range of component geometries, materials, and tolerance requirements for tooling and precision mechanical applications.
Capabilities Include:
Precision surface grinding
Cylindrical grinding (OD/ID)
Form and profile grinding
Carbide grinding
Grinding of hardened tool steels
Tight flatness and parallelism control
Prototype through production quantities
Secondary finishing operations integration
Typical Tolerance Capability:
Tolerances down to +/- 0.0001” are commonly achieved dependent on material and geometry.
Surface Finish Capability:
Near Mirror finishes can be achieved depending on material.
Part Size Range:
Surface finish requirements along with geometry considerations vastly change process in turn changing part size ranges.
Production Volumes:
Prototype
Low volume
Production runs
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Equipment
Our grinding operations utilize high-precision equipment supported by experienced machinists and process control methods.
Machines Include:
Studer cylindrical grinders
Walter 5-Axis grinding
Okamoto form and surface grinding
Blanchard grinding
Manual tool and cutter grinding
Work holding & Tooling:
We commonly use sin bars, angle plates, collets, high precision centers, custom fixtures, magnetic chucks, and many other means of workholding.
Applications We Support
Our precision ground components are used in demanding applications across multiple industries requiring tight tolerances and reliable performance.
Common applications include:
Tooling and wear components
Precision shafts and pins
Bushings and sleeves
Die components
Fastener tooling
Industrial machinery components
Automation and motion components
Custom OEM parts
Materials We Commonly Grind
We specialize in grinding difficult-to-machine materials used in tooling and high-performance applications.
Common materials include:
Carbide and carbide composites
Hardened tool steels
Alloy steels
Stainless steels
High-wear alloys
Ceramics (if applicable)
Specialty materials upon request
Our experience with advanced materials allows us to maintain dimensional stability while achieving required finishes and tolerances.
Quality and Process Control
Maintaining dimensional accuracy during grinding operations requires careful process control and inspection.
Our quality practices include:
In-process dimensional verification
Precision measurement equipment
Temperature and process stability considerations
Documented procedures for repeatability
Final inspection prior to shipment
Material traceability when required
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Frequently Asked Questions
What tolerances can you achieve with precision grinding?
Tolerance capability depends on part geometry, material, and size, but grinding allows us to achieve extremely tight tolerances and surface finishes required for high-precision applications. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.
Do you grind carbide materials?
Yes. We have extensive experience grinding carbide components and tooling used in demanding wear and high-performance environments.
Do you support production quantities?
Yes. We support both prototype and production runs with consistent process control and repeatability.
Can grinding be combined with other machining operations?
Yes. Our integrated capabilities allow us to manage machining, EDM, grinding, and finishing processes within a single manufacturing workflow.
Carbide Products provides precision CNC grinding services for OEM manufacturers requiring ultra-tight tolerances, advanced material expertise, and superior surface finishes. Our integrated manufacturing capabilities support complex tooling and precision components across multiple industries with consistent quality and dependable delivery.