01 / Drawing detail
Diameters and profile
Mark the surfaces to be ground, their lengths and all relevant shoulders, tapers or transitions. Distinguish finished dimensions from the dimensions of supplied stock.
Capabilities / U.S. Core Pins Inc.
Cylindrical OD Grinding
Cylindrical OD grinding for precision external diameters and component profiles. Source a specific grinding operation or discuss a complete custom component with U.S. Core Pins.
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External diameters with the right feature relationships.
Cylindrical OD grinding removes material from the outside of a rotating workpiece using an abrasive wheel. The part support, workholding and sequence must suit the surfaces being finished.
Whether you need OD grinding on supplied stock or a finished component, identify the ground surfaces and their relationship to mating features. Your drawing gives purchasing and manufacturing teams a common basis for scope, pricing and inspection requirements.
02 / Drawing detail
Datum relationships
Include drawing datums and specified controls for the relationship between features. Identify locating surfaces and any restrictions on workholding or handling.
03 / Drawing detail
Material and sequence
Provide material grade and condition, heat-treatment status and any later coating or finishing steps. Specify the stage at which the dimensional requirements apply.
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Send your drawing, quantity and desired delivery date. Add the requirements you have available. If something is undecided, our sales team can discuss it with you.
Your quote confirms the manufacturing scope, pricing and delivery timing.
- Current component drawing and ground-surface identification
- Starting dimensions and stock condition
- Required finish and critical geometric controls
- Quantity, desired delivery and inspection documentation
Common questions
Before you send the drawing.
Can a diameter tolerance replace a runout requirement?
They describe different requirements. State each control needed by the design on the drawing, including the applicable reference features. Do not assume one callout communicates every functional relationship.
Can OD grinding be quoted as part of a complete component?
U.S. Core Pins offers precision grinding and related manufacturing services. State whether you need only the grinding operation or the finished component so the quote can address the intended scope.
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