Blanchard Grinding, technically referred to as Rotary Surface Grinding, quickly removes stock from one side of a part that is typically too large to be Double-Disc Ground. Parts as large as 42.5″ × 42.5″ or 64″ diagonally can be Blanchard Ground on our largest machine.
PGI has offered large Blanchard grinding and large surface grinding services since 1971. We Blanchard grind most sizes of alloy and carbon steel plates, carbon and tool steel bars, specialty steel parts, and welded fabrications. Furthermore, many of these parts and fabrications are often heavier precision steel parts versus micro finished parts.
Blanchard grinding, also known as rotary surface grinding, quickly removes stock from one side of a part. Blanchard grinding is best suited for single-sided material removal and grinding applications too large for double-disc grinding.. While ideal for large parts like mold plates, rotary tables or vacuum chambers, this type of surface grinding can also be an effective method for simultaneous
Blanchard grinding is an effective grinding method for simultaneous grinding of small and large parts. It is the most economical and proven method for large stock removal. Because greater horsepower is used for grinding, costs related to pre-machining and turnaround times can be reduced substantially.
Blanchard grinding is known for its signature “cross-hatched” surface finish pattern. Our largest 100 HP 60 inch chuck Blanchard grinding machine will cut the stock quickly and it allows us to grind parts up to 72” diagonally. Some of what we can do for you with our Blanchard grinding machines: Plate or block ground to size, flat and parallel
Blanchard grinding is recognized by oscillating swirl marks on the top of a part. These marks are the result of a magnetic table rotating at approximately 10 RPM, and grinding wheel segments rotating the opposite way at approximately 800 RPM. The wheel technology for grinding is much different than the typical machining process.
Blanchard Grinding. Ideal for grinding large parts or multiple parts at the same time, Blanchard Grinding quickly removes material from one side of a part at a time as close as +/- .001” and can produce surface finishes as fine as 16Ra. Specially designed proprietary work-holding allows TCI to Blanchard grind thin, hard to hold parts.
With over 300 years of combine operator experience, all orders, whether they require a critical tolerance or simply a surface clean-up. Are processed by our team of skilled craftsmen. High horsepower, large capacity Blanchard Grinding equipment is the backbone of our contract services.
May 14, 2018· Blanchard grinding is a system developed by and named after the Blanchard Machine Company of Cambridge, Mass., in the early 20th century. This system offers a fast and exceptionally cost-effective method for removing large amounts of material over an expansive surface area.
Dec 01, 2019· Blanchard grinding is a brand name that has become generic in its use, much like saying Kleenex when referring to facial tissue. What began as a machine developed by the Blanchard Machine Co. in the 1900s is now a moniker generically applied to a number of rotary surface grinding machines including Blanchard, Mattison and others.
Blanchard grinding, also known as rotary surface grinding, quickly removes stock from one side of a part. Blanchard grinding is best suited for single-sided material removal and grinding applications too large for double-disc grinding.. While ideal for large parts like mold plates, rotary tables or vacuum chambers, this type of surface grinding can also be an effective method for simultaneous
Blanchard Grinding is effective for projects that require mass removal of stock from one side or portion of a part. Quick turnaround and the ability to accommodate high production orders are reasons Blanchard Grinding remains a competitive offering from United Specialty Alloys.
With Blanchard Grinding, material is held in place on the machine using magnets. A wheel mounted on a vertical spindle rotates in the opposite direction of magnets. Both sides are ground in order to achieve flatness/parallelism and to bring material to the desired thickness with tolerance
Blanchard grinding is an effective grinding method for simultaneous grinding of small and large parts. It is the most economical and proven method for large stock removal. Because greater horsepower is used for grinding, costs related to pre-machining and turnaround times can be reduced substantially.
Blanchard grinding services. Capabilities include Blanchard rotary grinding from 36 in. to 148 in. dia. for 156 in. diagonal & 63 in. high capacity for 20,000 lbs., surface grinding up to 192 in. L x 55 in. W up to 10,000 lbs., bar grinding up to 210 in. L x 24 in. W up to 6,000 lbs., angle, way, lathe bed, shear blade, slot & radius grinding, MIG, TIG, stick & wire feed welding, iron work
Blanchard Grinding. Peterson’s Welding and Machine, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, offers blanchard grinding services. Blanchard grinding removes stock from one side of a part accurately and efficiently with a diameter capacity of 42 inches. Contact us today to get a quote.
Located near Cleveland, Ohio, Lange Grinding and Machining consists of the largest and highest capacity Blanchard grinding and surface grinding equipment available in the Midwest region. Our Blanchard grinding machines range from 42” to 156”. We also offer precision surface grinding for projects ranging from 24″ x 80″ up to 84” wide
Blanchard Grinding Mattison Grinding Surface Grinding Full Machine Capacities; Blanchard Grinding up to 120" in diameter; Mattison Grinding from 36" x 144" Mattison Plano surface grinder, 72" x 180" with a blending width of 80"and length of 260", the Plano is one of the largest grinding machines of its kind in America
Dec 19, 2003· The art of Blanchard Grinding invloves a feel for wheel wear. In order for the "Balnchardizing" process to work properly, the wheel Has to Wear. It takes experience to get the rate of wheel wear vs. the rate of metal removal to a point where productive grinding can be done in a predictable manner.
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Midwest Grinding Company Inc. was established in 1961 as a local Milwaukee job shop grinding house dedicated to precision blanchard and specialty surface grinding of small to extra-large capacity. Over the years, Midwest Grinding Company Inc. has enjoyed a reputation as problem solvers, specialty surface finishers, fine tolerance grinders and
RC Grinding & Tool Company Servicing the Industry since 1973. We guarantee our customers satisfaction with our 100% On-Time, quality Blanchard and I.D. Grinding services.