Precision grinding removes small amounts of material with an abrasive wheel to control surfaces after machining or heat treatment. It is selected for flatness, thickness, fit and surface finish requirements that warrant an additional operation.
Typical parts and project fit
This process is considered for datum plates, hardened inserts and fitted components. Tecpreva reviews the drawing, material condition, quantity and functional requirements before confirming the production route.
Drawing and inspection checklist
Identify hardness, grinding allowance, flatness, parallelism and burn risk. Supply a revision-controlled 2D drawing, STEP model, finish specification and critical dimensions. Machine positioning accuracy alone does not define achievable part tolerance.
Should grinding happen before or after heat treatment?
Final grinding is often scheduled after heat treatment to correct distortion and meet the final size. The process plan must allow sufficient stock and define how hardness and surface condition will be checked.
From first article to repeat production
Agree the fixture and datum strategy, first-article checks, sampling plan and dimensional report scope before production. Record revisions and protect functional surfaces during finishing and packing.