Articles & Resources from Duval Precision Grinding

Finish Grinding 3D Printed Metal Components: What You Need to Know

Additive manufacturing (AM) has been steadily gaining traction as a viable option for producing metal parts. While previously limited to prototype development due to high cost per piece, additive manufacturing techniques have worked their way up to the production...

What Is The Difference Between Honing And ID Grinding?

In the world of high-precision metalworking, there are two processes that seem to cause a lot of confusion: honing and precision ID grinding. Both of these processes are used to improve the form, fit, and function of a metal bore, but they achieve this goal in...

Jig Grinding To Restore A High-Value Spindle Housing

When it comes to precision grinding, Duval is your go-to source. Recently, we completed jig grinding work for a customer who needed to repair a cutter spindle housing for some high-value manufacturing equipment. The cutter spindle housing is an important part of a...

Grinding Stellite Spherical Bearing Sleeves for Military Applications

Duval Precision Grinding was recently contracted to finish a Stellite sleeve for a spherical bearing assembly used in a naval application. Stellite is known for toughness— abrasion, corrosion, and wear resistance in particular. Due to the hardness of Stellite, it is...

Reconsidering ESI: Can Early Supplier Involvement Help Combat Long Lead Times?

Manufacturing lead times have been increasing for several reasons, including the rise in global demand, transportation meltdowns, and the tightening of the labor market. While some businesses have been able to mitigate the effects of these delays with supplier buffers...

Split-Ring Seal Grinding for Test Instrumentation

Duval Precision Grinding was recently contacted by a machined component manufacturer who needed help with tight-tolerance surface grinding in a hard-to-reach area. The parts were split ring seals, components to an experimental test instrument that were critical to...

Precision Grinding Chrome Plated Cylinders Electron Microscopy Equipment

Duval has been in the business of precision grinding for over 70 years, and that’s no accident. That kind of longevity speaks volumes about their commitment to excellence and can only be the result of one thing: consistently delivering accurate parts that meet and...

Grinding Spindle Alignment Fixture Plates And Posts for Automated Mechanical Assembly Equipment

In the world of precision grinding, there's a wide variety of skills and specializations. In our industry, it’s not uncommon for a job to be smaller than a ¼ inch or rather large and measured in feet, depending on the customer’s unique needs. But even with over 70...

NO-GO Spline Gauge Grinding For Aerial Firefighting Equipment

As we reach the end of a summer underscored by rampant wildfires along the West Coast, firefighters are relying on companies that provide aerial firefighting equipment to help address different needs. One of the companies that manufacture and maintain this critical...

OD Grinding Chrome Plated Shaft for Optical Equipment Manufacturer

Duval Precision Grinding works with a number of machine shops, helping the companies achieve the tight tolerances and specified finish requirements for the parts they're working on. Recently, a client based out of Long Island, New York, contacted us for precision...