Hillary Machinery supplies CNC and precision grinding machines for surface grinding, cylindrical ID/OD grinding, rotary surface grinding and advanced vertical grinding applications. Our grinding-machine lineup includes Chevalier Grinders ranging from manual and automatic surface grinders to CNC surface and profile grinders, cylindrical grinders and specialized grinding centers.

Precision Grinding Machines for Manufacturing

Grinding is often the final machining process used to achieve demanding dimensional accuracy, geometry and surface-finish requirements. Hillary Machinery offers precision grinding machines for applications ranging from general-purpose surface grinding to CNC profile grinding, cylindrical ID/OD grinding, rotary surface grinding and advanced vertical grinding.

Whether your application requires a manual grinder for toolroom work, an automatic production grinder or a CNC grinding machine for complex precision parts, Hillary Machinery can help evaluate the workpiece, tolerance, surface-finish requirement and production volume to identify the appropriate grinding solution.

Surface Grinders

Surface grinders use an abrasive grinding wheel to produce accurate flat surfaces, maintain dimensional tolerances and achieve fine surface finishes. Hillary Machinery offers surface grinding machines ranging from manual and fully automatic machines to advanced CNC surface and profile grinders.

Available configurations can support toolroom work, mold and die production, precision manufacturing and higher-volume production grinding.

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Universal ID/OD Cylindrical Grinders

Cylindrical grinding is used to produce accurate outside diameters, inside diameters and other cylindrical features on components such as shafts, pins, sleeves, rolls, tooling and precision machine components.

Universal cylindrical grinders provide flexibility for applications requiring precision OD grinding, ID grinding or a combination of internal and external grinding operations.

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Rotary Surface Grinders

Rotary surface grinders use a rotating worktable to efficiently grind flat surfaces and are well suited for applications requiring high material-removal rates, consistent flatness and repetitive production.

Rotary grinding can be an effective solution for larger components, circular workpieces and production applications where throughput and consistent surface finish are important.

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Vertical CNC Grinders & Profile Grinding

Vertical grinding machines provide an alternative configuration for precision grinding of complex or larger components. Advanced CNC vertical grinders can combine multiple grinding operations and provide precise control of complex profiles and surfaces.

Hillary Machinery offers advanced vertical grinding solutions for manufacturers requiring precision, flexibility and CNC-controlled grinding capability.

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Ceramic, Silicon Carbide & Quartz Grinding

Hard and brittle materials such as ceramics, silicon carbide and quartz require specialized machining and grinding processes. Hillary Machinery offers grinding and machining solutions designed for applications involving these advanced materials.

These systems can support manufacturers working with demanding materials where dimensional accuracy, surface quality and controlled material removal are critical.

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Chevalier Grinding Machines

Hillary Machinery offers a broad range of Chevalier precision grinding machines, including manual surface grinders, automatic surface grinders, CNC surface and profile grinders, rotary surface grinders, cylindrical grinders and advanced vertical grinding systems.

Chevalier grinding solutions cover applications ranging from general-purpose toolroom grinding to high-precision and production CNC grinding.

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Manual, Automatic or CNC Grinder?

Choosing the right level of grinder automation depends on part complexity, tolerance requirements, production volume, operator availability and the amount of process flexibility required.

  • Manual grinders can be an excellent choice for toolrooms, maintenance departments, prototypes and lower-volume precision work.
  • Automatic grinders can improve consistency and productivity for repetitive grinding operations.
  • CNC grinders provide programmable control for complex geometries, repeat production, precise positioning and applications requiring greater process automation.

Choosing the Right Grinding Machine

Selecting a grinder should begin with the part rather than the machine. Important considerations include workpiece size and geometry, material, required tolerance, surface finish, stock removal, production quantity and the grinding operations required.

Hillary Machinery can help evaluate factors such as:

  • Workpiece dimensions and weight
  • Required flatness, roundness and dimensional tolerance
  • Surface-finish requirements
  • Inside-diameter and outside-diameter grinding requirements
  • Grinding-wheel size and spindle requirements
  • Manual, automatic or CNC operation
  • Production volume and cycle-time requirements
  • Part material and grinding-wheel selection

Grinding Machine Applications

Precision grinders are used throughout manufacturing for components requiring accurate dimensions and controlled surface finishes. Common applications include:

  • Precision surface grinding
  • Tool and die grinding
  • Mold and fixture grinding
  • Shaft and cylindrical component grinding
  • ID and OD grinding
  • Profile and contour grinding
  • Production surface grinding
  • Large-part surface grinding
  • Ceramic and advanced-material grinding
  • Precision finishing after machining or heat treatment

Grinding Machine Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a surface grinder and a cylindrical grinder?

A surface grinder is primarily designed to create accurate flat surfaces. Cylindrical grinders are designed to grind round components and can be used for outside-diameter and, depending on the machine configuration, inside-diameter grinding.

When should I choose a CNC grinder?

CNC grinding is particularly useful when parts require repeatable precision, complex profiles, programmable grinding cycles or higher production volumes. Manual and automatic grinders may remain better choices for simpler or lower-volume applications.

What is a universal ID/OD cylindrical grinder?

A universal cylindrical grinder is designed to perform precision cylindrical grinding operations and can be configured for outside-diameter and inside-diameter grinding. This makes it useful for shafts, sleeves, tooling and other precision cylindrical components.

What is a rotary surface grinder used for?

Rotary surface grinders use a rotating worktable and grinding wheel to efficiently produce flat surfaces. They are particularly useful for repetitive production, circular parts and applications requiring efficient material removal and consistent flatness.

Does Hillary Machinery sell Chevalier grinders?

Yes. Hillary Machinery supplies Chevalier grinding machines including surface grinders, CNC surface and profile grinders, cylindrical grinders, rotary surface grinders and advanced vertical grinding systems. View Chevalier Grinding Machines .

Does Hillary Machinery provide grinder service and support?

Hillary Machinery provides machine-tool support and can assist customers with equipment applications, installation and service requirements. Request Machine Tool Service .

Find the Right Grinding Machine for Your Application

From manual surface grinding to advanced CNC grinding, Hillary Machinery can help match the grinding process and machine configuration to your part, tolerance, production and surface-finish requirements.

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