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SERVICES & CAPACITIES PROVIDED

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CYLINDRICAL GRINDING

We are able to grind diameters from 3mm (1/8")
up to 600mm (24") diameter x 3m (120") in length. Working to fine tolerances with digital read out.


Landis Cylindrical Grinder

Max capacity: 500mm diameter x 3000mm long

Churchill Cylindrical Grinder

Max capacity: 310mm diameter x 3000mm long

Churchill Cylindrical Grinder

Max capacity: 800mm diameter x 1320mm long

With face plate and chuck

Churchill Cylindrical Grinder

Max capacity: 203mm diameter x 1000mm long

Erfurt Universal Grinder x 3

Max capacity: 203mm diameter x 850mm long

With face plate and chuck

Jones & Shipman Universal Grinder

Max capacity: 300mm diameter x 965mm long

With face plate and chuck 

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INTERNAL GRINDING

Bores from 10mm (0.400") up to 720mm (28") in diameter can be ground on fully automatic machines with a facing attachment. This gives a square face true to the bores being ground.


Erfurt Internal Grinder

Max capacity: 715mm diameter x 715mm long

Erfurt Internal Grinder

Max capacity: 430mm diameter x 560mm long

Churchill Internal Grinder

Max capacity: 715mm diameter x 715mm long

Heald Internal Grinder

Max capacity: 715mm diameter x 355mm long

Voumard Internal Grinder

Max capacity: 178mm diameter x 255mm long

Erfurt Internal Grinder

Max capacity: 150mm diameter x 533mm long

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SURFACE GRINDING

Equiptop Surface Grinder

Max capacity: 900mm long x 300mm wide magnetic bed


KMT Surface Grinder

Max capacity: 600mm Long x 250mm wide Magnetic bed

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Snow Segmental Grinder

Max capacity: 1000mm Long x 400mm wide magnetic bed

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Snow Rotary Grinder

Max capacity: 400mm diameter x 230mm max Height

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CENTERLESS GRINDING

We specialise in small precision ground components from 1.0mm (0.040") diameter up to 100mm (4") and a maximum of 600mm long, both through & plunge grinding.


   

 Most materials can be ground e.g. hard & soft metals, brass, aluminum or rubber. By using a template, angles & stepped diameters can be plunge ground. 


Wickman Centerless Grinder

Max capacity: 100mm diameter x 600mm long (Set on through grinding)

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Wickman Centerless Grinder

Max capacity: 100mm diameter x 203mm long (Set on plunge grinding)

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Cincinnati Centerless Grinder

Max capacity: 100mm diameter x 203mm long (Set on plunge grinding)

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Paragon Centerless Grinder

Max capacity: 75mm diameter x 150mm long (Set on plunge grinding)

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TOOL & CUTTER GRINDING

Cincinnati Tool & Cutter Grinder x 2

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STRAIGHTENING SERVICE

****** WE HAVE NOW TOOLED UP TO PROVIDE STRAIGHTENING SERVICES ON SHAFTS, BARS AND PRECISION COMPONENTS.  THE PRESS WE HAVE IS A 10 TON PRESS AND CAN STRAIGHTEN UP TO 4" DIA. X 2M LONG. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS SERVICE*****

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RECLAMATION WORK & CHROME PLATING SPECIALIST


  

We have a wealth of knowledge & experience in dealing with different materials & techniques, which we use to benefit our customers.


 We can re-build parts of components that have been worn during service by hard chrome plating, metal spraying or re-sleeving and then grinding it back to size.
This is a very cost effective solution as the operation is quick, low in cost & the component is ready in a few hours thus saving on the cost of a replacement.

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INSPECTION

Our modern Inspection department strives to maintain the quality reputation T.J.Smith & Son has built up over the last fifty + years. We are an ISO 9001:2015 accredited company and as required by this standard we run an internal audit system for all of our procedures and follow up with any changes required to ensure that we are working to and surpassing the standard.
As with all of our departments, our Quality and Inspection department also works in close partnership with our customers, we can then ensure that all of our ground components are up to the standard our customer’s have come to expect.


   


INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

  

  • FARO Gage Plus is the industry’s first line of personal Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). portable gage for machinists.

  • Mitutoyo BH305 CMM Machine

  • Bowers Analogue Bore Gauges accurate shop-floor bore measurement ensures both accuracy and ease of use.

  • Bowers Digital Internal bore gauges between 10mm and 200mm gives the operator and Inspector the advantage of traditional quality ratchet gauges allied to advanced IP65 electronics. (All measuring head externally calibrated)

  • Bowers Digital Holematic micrometers between 10mm - 200mm capacity. The Pistol grip handle gives a constant measuring pressure to eliminate operator "feel".

  • Optical Projector 500mm screen with Digital read out.

  • Digital and conventional external Micrometers.

  • Ring gauges 

  • Metric and Imperial slip gauges 

  • Setting Rod 

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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE / LASER APPLIED CARBIDE GRINDING


  

In a demanding and competitive market we are working with our customers in the Oil industry to enhance their products. We are constantly looking at ways to extend our machine capabilities.


 Diamond Grinding Service.

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This enables most of our machines to grind Tungsten Carbide, Laser Applied Carbide and Sprayed Carbide coatings. These areas are being ground on a daily basis therefore we have the experience and 'know how' to offer our customers a fully efficient Diamond Grinding Service.


   

 This latest advancement now allows most of our machines to grind Tungsten Carbide, Laser Applied Carbide and Sprayed Carbide coatings. 

   

 These materials have been extensively worked on by our highly skilled team for many years and we are extremely experienced in this specialist area, so as we can provide the same high levels of workmanship as you have come to expect on all other common materials we currently work on.

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