FORM GRINDING SERVICES
Custom Grinding for Complex Profiles and Tight Tolerances
At Nexus Manufacturing, we offer precision Form Grinding services for industries that require intricate shapes, radii, and surface finishes on metal components. This advanced machining method allows us to replicate or generate highly accurate profiles on both the inner and outer surfaces of your parts—perfectly aligned with your design and performance requirements.
If your component design involves curves, angles, or custom geometries that standard grinding methods can’t handle, form grinding is the solution.
What Is Form Grinding?
Form grinding is a high-precision grinding process that uses a specially contoured grinding wheel—shaped to match the exact geometry of the part being produced. As the wheel grinds along the workpiece, it carves out detailed profiles, making it ideal for components with blade tip profiles, radii, and complex shapes.
Unlike cylindrical or surface grinding that primarily targets flat or round parts, form grinding allows us to:
- Replicate complex CAD-designed profiles
- Grind internal and external forms
- Maintain ultra-tight tolerances across multiple axes
- Produce consistent, repeatable shapes across production runs
Our Form Grinding Capabilities
At Nexus Manufacturing, our form grinding operations are built for precision, repeatability, and speed. Whether you need prototypes or production-level quantities, our skilled machinists and advanced equipment deliver reliable, consistent results.
We offer:
- Custom-form grinding for external and internal features
- Tolerances as tight as ±0.0001″
- Profile duplication from digital files or physical parts
- Material expertise: Hardened steels, stainless, tool steels, Inconel, and exotic alloys
- High surface finish standards (Ra as low as 4 μin)
We can accommodate both small-scale specialty jobs and full-scale production with quick turnaround and attention to detail at every stage.
Typical Applications
Form grinding is essential for manufacturing components where complex geometry and precision are critical. We commonly grind parts such as:
- Gears and spline shafts
- Aerospace vanes and blades
- Medical cutting tools
- Automotive valve components
- Punches, dies, and mold (spelling change) components
- Grooved parts
- Custom jigs and fixtures
If your design involves curves, angled profiles, or intricate internal & external shapes, form grinding ensures you get a consistent finish with unmatched accuracy.
Quality Assurance at Every Step
At Nexus Manufacturing, quality control is embedded into our process. Each component undergoes rigorous inspection using:
- Digital comparators
- Optical inspection
- Surface roughness testers
- Profile measuring systems
You can count on us for consistent tolerances and finishes—even across high-volume orders. We also keep detailed production records to ensure traceability and repeatability over time.
Why Choose Nexus Manufacturing for Form Grinding?
- Expertise – Our team brings decades of grinding experience across aerospace, medical, automotive, and defence sectors.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment – Our facility in Arizona is equipped with advanced CNC grinders, form dressers, and metrology tools to ensure top-tier performance.
- Responsive Service – We value clear communication, fast quotes, and reliable timelines. Our team works with you to meet both technical and logistical goals.
- Customized Solutions – No two jobs are the same. We collaborate with your engineering team to ensure the profile matches your specs—from first article to final shipment.
- Made in the USA – All grinding services are performed in-house for complete quality control and traceability.
Request a Quote
Have a part that requires form grinding? Send us your technical drawing, or sample part—we’ll assess your needs and provide a fast, competitive quote.
Contact Nexus Manufacturing
Or call us directly at (480)239-9525 to speak with a member of our team.
Related Services
Looking for more precision machining solutions? Explore our other core capabilities:
ID/OD Grinding – for internal and external cylindrical precision
CNC Machining – high-accuracy components, milled and turned
Profile Grinding – exacting surface finishes and defined shapes