There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and increasing customer demands. And as customer desire for longer-lasting and higher-quality products goes up, manufacturers increasingly need equipment that can meet those extremely tight tolerances.

Surface and profile grinding machines are ideal for those ever-increasing demands, because their combination of tight tolerances and pristine surface finish can’t be matched by any other form of abrasive machining. Having a BLOHM or MÄGERLE grinder on your floor can satisfy your existing customer base while attracting new business. 

Here are four everyday parts that perform better and last longer when made with precision surface and profile grinding machines.

Traditionally made with 8% chromium tool steel for peak toughness and wear resistance, wood chipper blades make short work of wood—while fascinating most boys under the age of 5. 

Using a PLANOMAT or PROFIMAT for the production of wood chipper blades can give your customers that extra durability they need. The blades stay sharp longer, ensuring they continue to cut rather than shredding or pulling wood apart (which dull blades tend to do).

Precision machining is crucial in the production of thread rolling dies, and the PROFIMAT Series from BLOHM loves nothing more than proving that precision day in and day out.

These are typically made of high-quality tool steel, and BLOHM machines lock in the final thread profile and dimensions of the die. Perfectly precise, perfectly happy customers.

Chalk this one under the column for “things most people have no idea are precision ground.” Corrugated dies are used for the ultra-thin foil that goes on packs of medical and dietary pills. 

The PLANOMAT Series from BLOHM is renowned for its speed, precision and flexibility, and all of those traits come in handy in the production of corrugated dies.

You know that best haircut you’ve ever had? You might have precision-ground clipper blades to thank. Carbon steel is the typical material here, preferred for its strong, durable and easy-to-sharpen qualities. 

Turning to BLOHM equipment for your clipper blades will give you the same benefits as other applications we’ve discussed: you can basically set your watch to impeccable surface finishes and spot-on precision, and your customers will thank you for it.

Our Surface & Profile division loves nothing more than partnering with customers to take them to previously unseen levels of accuracy and productivity—all while quickly realizing ROI. Talk to us and let us know about your current and future bread and butter applications.