Vertical Grinding: An Overview

Vertical Grinding: An Overview

Precision grinding is a demanding process that requires a thorough understanding and technical expertise from its operators. Grinding is an essential step in aerospace manufacturing as it is required to get the absolute best performance from parts. Grinding wheels are...
The Ins and Outs of Nital Etching

The Ins and Outs of Nital Etching

Polished metals don’t often show structural characteristics, let alone structural flaws, so when it comes to finishing the metal, there needs to be a way to test its solidity without damaging it, right? Let’s investigate nital etching.   Machining and...
A Brief History of Aerospace Manufacturing

A Brief History of Aerospace Manufacturing

For centuries, humankind dreamed of leaving the ground and exploring the realms of the sky. Although Leonardo da Vinci aspired to create a flying machine, his dream wouldn’t become a reality until four centuries later. There are many fascinating characters woven into...
What is Isotropic Superfinishing?

What is Isotropic Superfinishing?

There are many types of grinding and finishing process in metalworking. One of these processes is known as superfinishing. Unsurprisingly, there are more than a few types of superfinishing, which is why today, we want to talk about just one of these...
The Differences Between Honing and Lapping

The Differences Between Honing and Lapping

The world of machining parts is sometimes defined by the process through which they are crafted and finished. Often these processes are similar, yet fundamentally different—to the point where they warrant entirely different names. One example of this is are the...
Three Major Types of Grinding Operations

Three Major Types of Grinding Operations

Within the precision grinding industry, there are a variety of methods used when parts need to be refined so that that they are within spec and will function properly. When it comes to your projects and what is needed to produce the parts you require, we want you to...
The Art of Superfinishing

The Art of Superfinishing

You’ve designed a part with your CAD, cut the part with your CNC, checked the tolerance, and maybe even had it ground. It’s all set to go, right? Well, maybe not. There is one more step which may be needed to bring your manufacturing to the next level....
IPG Announces Matthew Cox as Vice President

IPG Announces Matthew Cox as Vice President

Indiana Precision Grinding (IPG) today announced that Matthew Cox has been promoted to the role of Vice President, effective immediately. Click Here for our Ten Facts About Centerless Grinding Infographic Matthew has been promoted from his prior role as Director of...