Articles & Resources from Duval Precision Grinding

OD Grinding for Plasma-Coated Knife-Edge Engine Seal

Recently, a tier-one manufacturer—known for its ability to handle complex components and assemblies for engine applications in the aerospace industry—approached Duval for the precision grinding services of engine seals. The seals were complex knife-edge seals made of...

Plating Problems: Strong Vendor Relationships Solve Chrome Plating Problem

A longtime Duval customer recently sought our help in solving a difficult supply chain issue that was causing unnecessary delays in their product turnaround time. The customer produces critical aerospace components, for which Duval provides precision grinding...

Flexible Precision Grinding Services Support Increased Customer Demand

Recently, a producer of electronic actuators stopped by our grinding facility to review operations. The OEM has been a Duval customer for nearly a year and the workload has been steadily increasing as their company continues to expand. The customer’s company is...

Building the Team: Duval Precision Grinding Welcomes New Sales and Process Engineer

Our team of grinding and manufacturing experts continues to grow as Duval Precision Grinding forges ahead into the second half of 2016. We’ve added personnel to help accommodate the increased demand for our reliable, high-quality precision grinding services. Customer...

How We Use Lean Manufacturing Principles to Optimize Grinding Results

It starts with a commitment. At Duval Precision Grinding, our commitment to lean manufacturing has allowed us to reach a whole new level of excellence. Rather than having a production system focused simply on churning out finished ground products, we have used the...

Continuous Learning and Fresh Perspectives Revitalize Team Expertise

Duval machinists are encouraged to seek continued education in their fields as a way to stay up to date on the latest technologies and more. The newest addition to our team of grinding experts is Chris, a veteran of the manufacturing industry who has worked in the...

Aerospace Rocket Fuel Seal with Chrome Plating Is Treated with OD Grinding, ID Grinding, and Lapping Services

Specialized Aerospace Components Engineered for Space At Duval Precision Grinding, we welcome new and exciting challenges. Recently, a client sought our help in producing a custom fuel seal that would be part of a space rocket. All of the aerospace components we help...

Duval Engineers Custom Grind Fixture for Large Aerospace Engine Seal Ring

The aerospace industry demands nothing less than total excellence. When we are approached by OEMs with aerospace components with particular challenges, our engineers are more than ready to meet them head-on. Our willingness to tackle bigger and more complex grinding...

Precision High Tolerance Grinding Solutions for Exceedingly Complex Aerospace Components

Even an independently operated aerospace manufacturer can struggle to build certain complex parts. Oftentimes, these manufacturers do not have the proper equipment or bandwidth for the project. The precision grinding experts at Duval, however, have years of experience...

Solutions to Plating Problems for Custom Helicopter Components

An aerospace manufacturer based in Connecticut approached Duval Precision Grinding with a significant problem. They had gone to another vendor for the precision grinding of custom, flight-critical engine housing components for helicopters. A chrome plate vendor error...