Grinding (abrasive cutting)
Grinding (abrasive cutting) is a precision-engineering process in which a rotating abrasive wheel removes microscopic material to achieve exceptional surface finishes.
It is typically deployed when the most exacting tolerances are required within high-performance components.
Advanced grinding capability
The LoneStar Group provides a comprehensive suite of advanced grinding capabilities to complement complex, high-value components trusted by the world’s leading critical industry partners. Through our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and in-house technical expertise, we can grind a wide range of materials from hardened steels and superalloys, through to specialist engineering grades.
Our in-house grinding capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Surface grinding
- Cylindrical grinding
- Centreless grinding
Technical details
- Tolerances to 0.005mm (0.0002”)
- Surface finish to 4 CLA (0.1 Ra)
- Automated capability to achieve complex geometries, finishes and tolerances
- Processing of hardened and difficult-to-machine materials
- Comprehensive inspection and quality assurance
- Full traceability, process control and component repeatability throughout production
Mission-critical applications
- Shaft diameters with running seals
- Faces requiring a high degree of flatness
- Shafts with bearing journals
- Close tolerance diameters when a high degree of concentricity is required
Contact our grinding experts to discuss your requirements
We look forward to collaborating with you.