SERVICES & CAPACITIES PROVIDED

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

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

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)

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*****

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.

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

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.