Double Disc Grinding Services
Double disc grinding is an effective means of grinding two-dimensional metal parts to uniform flatness and parallelism on both sides. In double disc grinding, the workpiece passes between two grinding wheels, contacting their flat sides rather than their faces. The twin grinding wheels remove material on both sides of the workpiece. The mechanics of these processes also create a randomized “arcing” pattern on the surface of the part, which is sometimes used for decorative purposes.
Petersen Precision offers a variety of double disc grinding services, all utilizing automated horizontal spindle grinding technology to maintain superior precision, accuracy, and high throughput. With our precision double disc grinding capabilities, we can maintain thickness tolerances up to ±0.0002” and achieve surface finishes as low as 8 RMS.
Contact us for more information regarding our high precision metal surface grinding capabilities or call us at (650) 365-4373 and we will gladly discuss your project’s specific surface grinding needs. Petersen Precision is your trusted source for high precision CNC grinding services.
What are the Advantages of CNC Double Disc Grinding?
Double disc grinding provides significant advantages to your project’s production needs. We have extensive double disc grinding capabilities, with 7 machines in service utilizing wheel sizes of 22-30”. This process offers an efficient solution for achieving large volumes of highly uniform metal parts. Additional benefits include:
- Improved accuracy and flatness
- Consistent thickness
- High volume capabilities
- Fast cycle times
- Cost-effective
- Versatile
What Materials Can Be Double Disc Ground?
As a very versatile grinding process, double disc grinding is well suited to a wide range of metals and alloys. Our team of experts work with a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials to meet or exceed your requirements for performance and quality. Our material capabilities include but are not limited to:
- Stainless Steel
- Tool Steels
- Bronze
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Inconel
- And more
Considerations to Keep in Mind for Your Double Disc Grinding Project
There are several considerations to keep in mind when using double disc grinding. Factors such as material choice, level of surface finish, flatness, and required tolerance will determine the type of grinding media and cutting wheels we use to ensure your expectations are met. We employ two double disc grinding methods depending on the unique needs of your project:
- Pass-through double disc grinding is most commonly used to meet final or pre-final thickness requirements for fine blanked parts and to provide a consistent surface finish and uniform parallelism on both sides. Fine blanks tend to have one sharp edge and one rolled edge, and double disc grinding is an effective way to remove these feature variations.
- Paddle grinding and stroker grinding are used to achieve very high tolerances and precision surface finishes on all types of flat metal parts.
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The Double Disc Grinding Experts
We use a variety of grinding media and cutting wheels to achieve the finish and tolerances your parts need. Based on the material being ground and your specific requirements, our expert team will modify our double disc grinding processes to deliver optimal results in accordance with your specifications. With over 55 years of experience and a highly skilled team of technicians, Petersen Precision guarantees fast turnaround times, superior quality control, and exceptional customer support through the entire grinding process.
Contact Petersen Precision Today for Double Disc Grinding Services
Petersen Precision are experts at double disc grinding and other precision grinding processes. We have a finishing solution for high-quality parts that are ready to use or install upon delivery for your project. Contact us today to learn more about our value-added services for your specialized application or request a free quote to begin working with our team of experts today.