FAQs

Bob's Cutter Grinding Service

  • What is precision grinding?

    Precision grinding is a form of grinding that concentrates on accuracy and is used across a wide range of industries. The grinding manufacturing process uses a specialist spinning wheel that consists of abrasive particles, which remove material from the workpiece. Call our tool sharpening services in Columbia, SC to learn more!


  • What is a CNC grinder? How are my tools measured?

    A CNC grinding machine is a precision performance tool that uses a rotating wheel to cut material away from metal.


    Our tool sharpening services in Columbia, SC use a variety of calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment to ensure you get an accurate tool.

  • What is grinding?

    Grinding is a machining operation where a material is removed utilizing a mechanized abrasive wheel, stone, belt, paste, sheet, compound, etc., to realize fine finish tolerances and surface finishes. Call us at Bob's Cutter Grinding Service to learn more about our tool sharpening services in Columbia, SC!

  • What is tool modification?

    General and/or rare applications sometimes require modified tooling. Personalized tools can be designed to a specific need and are a more cost-effective alternative to more expensive new or factory-specific tools. Call our tool sharpening services in Columbia, SC to learn more!


  • What is tool sharpening?

    Sharpening is the method of producing or refining two perpendicular axes into a converging "Apex," creating an edge of appropriate shape on a tool or implement designed for cutting. Tool sharpening services in Columbia, SC are done by removing material on an implement with an abrasive substance harder than the material of the implement, followed sometimes by processes to polish/hone the sharp surface to increase smoothness.

  • How are my tools protected?

    Our tool sharpening services in Columbia, SC use a special wax coating on the sharpened edge of the tool to protect it from damage during transport and storage.