Our legacy in surface finishing began with the vision of our founder, Stephen Boettcher, whose innovative solutions revolutionized the industry. Initially focused on manufacturing cutting-edge equipment, we soon shifted to offering professional polishing services, high precision lapping, and grinding & honing services to better meet customer needs. For over thirty years, from our Elgin, Illinois facility, we’ve continued to refine our processes and equipment, ensuring the highest quality surface finishes for a wide range of industries. Our commitment remains focused on delivering unmatched precision and excellence in every project.
Polishing Services at Abrading Methods, Inc.
Polishing is the most desirable choice when an extraordinary surface finish is required. Our professional polishing services can achieve a surface finish that is superior to any other method within the industry.
The achievable tolerances are based on the physical characteristics of all the individual parts, such as the materials they’re made of or their specific dimensions. Our professional polishing services can achieve:
- Size: ±.001″
- Flatness: .000012″ (1 light band)
- Parallel: .0001″
- Finish: 2ra
Utilizing our diversified equipment and optimizing the wheel material, our surface polishing can meet any specification you may have, along with a quality like no other. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to ensure you’re creating the best possible product with the highest quality components.
Precision Lapping Services
High precision lapping at Abrading Methods, Inc. ensures optimal flatness, parallelism, and surface finish. Lapping is a specialized process, ideal when surface accuracy is critical. Unlike traditional grinding, which uses bonded abrasives, lapping employs free-moving abrasive particles in a liquid medium, offering higher precision and a superior finish.
Our high precision lapping achieves tolerances as fine as one-millionth of an inch. We can meet specific needs, including a flatness of 12 millionths (0.000012″), parallelism to fifty-millionths (0.00005″), and surface finishes as smooth as 0.6 Ra.
These capabilities make our lapping services ideal for applications such as fuel injector components, precision computer parts, and sealing surfaces. Whether working with delicate materials or complex parts, we deliver results with remarkable accuracy.
Our expertise covers a wide range of materials, including ceramic, carbide, titanium, and stainless steel, ensuring we meet the needs of every project.
Grinding & Honing Services
At Abrading Methods, Inc., our grinding & honing services provide precise surface finishes with fast stock removal rates. Flat honing, in particular, offers a more refined finish compared to traditional grinding methods. This process combines fine grinding techniques with higher accuracy, ensuring the best possible results for your parts.
This process is ideal for parts requiring both high material removal and exact surface finishes. Common applications include metal injection molded parts, seals, valve components, and precision piston rings. Our experience includes honing for heat-treated titanium parts and tool steel parts, showcasing our versatility in meeting varied needs.
Why Choose Abrading Methods, Inc.?
Whether you need professional polishing services, high precision lapping, or grinding & honing services, Abrading Methods, Inc. stands out with its commitment to delivering top-quality surface finishes. We have the expertise, equipment, and processes to ensure that each part meets your exact requirements. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist with your polishing, lapping, or honing needs.
