You can use surface grinding machines (or surface grinders) to achieve certain surface requirements such as the level, size or finish of various components, including automobile parts and calibration gauges. A surface grinding machine is a machining center with a table that has manual, semi-automatic or automatic feed and a grinding wheel that rotates in a spindle that has adjustable heighth. A surface grinder is a handheld machine tool that does not require clamping of the component on the machine table.

Surface grinding machine manufacturers provide various types of machines based on power, size and material.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing a surface grinding machine are:

1. Material, dimensions and weight of the component
2. Tolerance and surface finish grade requirement
3. Floor space available for the surface grinding machine
   
4. Method of operation: manual, semi-automatic or automatic

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy surface grinding machines from manufacturers

You can buy a surface grinding machine after you understand your requirements and specifications. Based on your needs, you must identify whether to buy a hand held surface grinder, a benchtop surface grinder or a surface grinding machine depending on the component size.

I recommend: Atlas Copco manufactures compact surface grinders with a high grinding speed. DCM provides rotary surface grinders and reciprocating table surface grinders. You can purchase an automatic or manual surface grinder at Republic Lagun Machine Tool, another surface grinding machine supplier. Falcon Machine Tools supplies computer numerical control (CNC) surface grinders. Additionally, you can buy a concrete surface grinder at CS Unitec.

Buy surface grinding machines from distributors

You can compare different surface grinders, their specifications and prices at distributors' websites.

I recommend: American Machine Tools, an industrial machinery distributor, offers a variety of surface grinders including manual surface grinding machines. Advanced Machinery Companies is another distributor that provides CNC as well as manual surface grinding machines. You can buy an automatic or CNC surface grinding machine at Ganesh Machinery.

Buy a used surface grinding machine

Buy a used surface grinding machine for a cost-effective solution.

I recommend: Industrial Surplus is a retailer that supplies used grinding machines including reciprocating and rotary surface grinders. MachinerySavings.com also sells used industrial equipment including surface grinders. Parker Majestic is another manufacturer that sells rebuilt surface grinding machines.

Buy a customized surface grinding machine

If standard products available in the market do not meet your requirements, opt for a customized surface grinding machine.

I recommend: Pieco offers customized rotary surface grinders that suit your requirements. Koyo Machinery, a manufacturer of double disc surface grinders, also offers customized products in addition to its standard surface grinders.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Ensure proper dressing of the grinding wheels as the surface finish of a component depends on the abrasiveness of the grinding wheel.
• •  Use proper coolants and additives for your surface grinding machine to avoid overheating of the grinding wheels and components.
• •  Use proper safety devices and measures while using your surface grinding machine to avoid accidents.