CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel is a core capability at VT machining. We combine controlled grinding with material-aware setup for Steel — an alloy that is strong, economical, widely available carbon/alloy grades — to produce parts that meet your specification first time.
CNC Cylindrical Grinding Capability for Steel
- Roundness within 0.002 mm
- OD tolerance ±0.002 mm
- Ra to 0.2 µm
- Between-centers work
How CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel Works
An abrasive wheel removes a fine, controlled layer from the Steel part. Wheel specification, dressing interval, infeed and coolant are matched to the alloy's hardness so the surface is not burned or left with residual stress.
We start from your supplied geometry and tolerance scheme. The setup is designed to minimise re-clamping, which protects positional accuracy across features. A first article is verified against the drawing before the balance of the batch is released.
CNC Cylindrical Grinding Quality & Inspection
Quality is built in, not inspected on. We monitor key features during the run and confirm them at final inspection, with CMM verification available for tight tolerances. We provide the inspection and traceability records your quality system requires.
Working with Steel
Steel is strong, economical, widely available carbon/alloy grades. We translate those properties into a process plan: the right tooling, speeds, feeds and fixturing for the alloy.
Where the grade, temper or heat-treat condition matters to performance, we confirm it with you and can supply material certificates. Material is procured to recognised standards for consistent, repeatable results.
Secondary Operations & Finishing
Most Steel parts need some finishing, which we manage in-house or through vetted partners. Options include deburring and edge-breaking, heat treatment, surface grinding, polishing, and plating or anodising for corrosion resistance and appearance. Give us the finished-part requirement and we will sequence every operation correctly.
CNC Cylindrical Grinding Tolerances & Surface Finish
Ground Steel reaches single-micron tolerances on size, flatness and parallelism, with surface finishes down to Ra 0.1–0.4 µm — and a near-mirror finish on suitable alloys.
The tightest tolerances are reserved for the features your drawing flags as critical. Share your tolerance scheme and we will confirm what is realistic before quoting.
Design Tips for CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel
Small design adjustments often cut cost and lead time. Allowing adequate grind stock, specifying realistic flatness over the true datum, and relieving corners help us hit tight tolerances on Steel efficiently. If you send your model early, we will return practical DFM feedback before you commit to production.
Applications of CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel
Steel parts made this way are found throughout aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics and industrial equipment. Prototype, bridge and production volumes are all welcome.
How to Order CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel
Starting your project takes one email. Send your CAD or 2D drawing, the Steel grade and condition, the quantity and any finish or inspection requirements. We respond quickly with price, lead time and any DFM notes, in clear English.
Other Metals for CNC Cylindrical Grinding
Other Processes for Steel
Need CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel for your project? Send your drawing and quantity for a fast quotation.
Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Which industries use CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel parts?
CNC Cylindrical Grinding Steel parts are used across aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor and general industrial sectors — anywhere precise Steel components are required.
What surface finish is achievable on Steel with CNC Cylindrical Grinding?
Grinding can take Steel to a fine finish — typically Ra 0.1–0.4 µm, and to a mirror grade on suitable alloys.
How clean are the edges produced by CNC Cylindrical Grinding on Steel?
Machined Steel edges are clean and to specification; edge-break or deburring is added when your drawing calls for it.
Can VT machining make custom Steel parts to my drawing?
Yes. Steel Steel grinding is made to order from your CAD/2D drawing. Share your geometry, material grade, tolerance and quantity and we will confirm feasibility, lead time and pricing.