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This section provides an overview for tool grinding machinery as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 27 tool grinding machinery manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked tool grinding machinery companies as of January, 2025: 1.Kent Industrial USA, Inc., 2.Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd., 3.TTB Engineering SA.
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Tool grinding machinery is used to regrind cutting tools that have lost their sharpness after a certain amount of cutting.
Tool grinding machinery is also called a grinder. In this case, cutting tools include drills, end mills, milling cutters, and hob cutters.
There are various types of grinders depending on the type of tool grinding machinery, each of which is used in a specialized machine-like manner. Specifically, they include drill grinders, cutter grinders, and hob grinders. There are also universal tool grinding machines that can grind many types of tools. By equipping them with a variety of auxiliary equipment, they can be used for a wide range of tools.
Tool grinding machinery is used for regrinding cutting tools. Tools to be ground with tool grinding machinery are used to machine metal and are called cutting tools.
Universal tool grinding machinery, which allows for general-purpose use, may not be able to regrind end mills and other tools with complex shapes. In addition, they generally require manual grinding, which requires skill.
On the other hand, with the advent of CNC tool grinding machinery, which now controls multiple axes through numerical control, along with technological innovation, it is possible to perform automatic grinding of tools with complex shapes. Appropriate search conditions and grinding wheel selection ensure stable grinding. By freely rotating the grinding wheel axis, a variety of tools can be ground in a single clamping for a high quality finish.
Tool grinding machinery is used to grind the surface of a tool that has lost its sharpness by placing the tool gradually against a grinding wheel rotating at high speed. These processes make it possible to regain sharpness.
Tools with common shapes, such as end mills, milling cutters, reamers, and taps, can be ground quickly with universal tool grinding machinery because they do not require complex program setups and can be ground manually. However, for grinding a large number of tools with complex geometries in a stable manner, CNC tool grinding machinery has the advantage.
Universal tool grinding machinery requires skill because two or three axes must be operated manually and simultaneously. There are also simplified NC tool grinding machinery that simplifies the grinding process by using NC control for only one axis. When only the main axis is NC-controlled, grinding can be performed without the need for skilled operators, such as the spiral shape of the clearance and rake surfaces of the outer circumference of an end mill or the spiral shape of the rake and clearance surfaces of a ball end mill R.
The following three types of tool grinding machinery are typical types.
Universal tool grinding machinery is used for grinding common drills and end mills. Universal tool grinding machinery has a number of adjustment axes that allow the structure and shape of the tool to be ground to be adjusted to various shapes, diameters, lengths, and cutting edge conditions. However, knowledge of the tool to be searched for is required. In addition, skill is required to operate the numerous adjustment axes properly.
Today, CNC tool grinding machinery, which has a metal method that can move multiple axes simultaneously or in conjunction with each other, is the most commonly used for machining common tools. Some of these newer CNC tool grinding machinery have functions to measure the shape of the ground tool and to adjust the machining allowance by detecting deformation of the grinding wheel due to machining heat.
Dedicated grinding machines are available for hobs and pinion cutters used for machining gears with special shapes, and for broaches used for machining key grooves, spline grooves, etc.
Grinding and polishing processes are the same in that they are performed to regenerate the sharpness of a tool, but the methods of regeneration are different. In grinding, abrasive grains are used to shave the tool blade and change the shape itself, while in polishing, abrasive grains are used to apply pressure to the tool blade in order to polish the surface smooth.
Cutting is often performed not with abrasive grains, but with reamers, end mills, and other tools with the purpose of cutting away the shape of the workpiece, which is then fine-tuned by grinding or polishing.
Cutting tools are made of materials that are harder than ordinary steel, such as high-speed tool steel and cemented carbide. In addition, heat treatment and surface treatment are applied to increase the hardness of the material.
On the other hand, since the accuracy of cutting tool edge dimensions greatly affects the accuracy of finished dimensions during machining, grinding wheels coated with diamond or CBN (Carbon Boron Nitride) are used to grind high-precision, high-hardness work materials. During the grinding process, the heat generated during machining affects the dimensions of the grinding wheel or diamond wheel and the tool being ground, which in turn greatly affects the finished dimensions of the tool.
Although some recent CNC tool grinding machinery uses those heats to compensate for the dimensions, it is essential to use a grinding fluid that controls the temperature rise and controls the temperature because it affects the hardness and material composition of the tool being ground. The selection of the grinding fluid, as well as the tool grinding machinery, is important.
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Kent Industrial USA, Inc., founded in 1979 with facilities in the USA, is a manufacturer of grinders, lathes, mills, EDMs, and drill machines. The company's products include manual hand feed and tool and cutter grinders, as well as manual and CNC precision lathes available in various specifications for the energy, automotive, aircraft, and aerospace industries, among many others. Kent Industrial USA, Inc. also supplies parts and full-service on-site maintenance assistance for all of the machinery it supplies.
SIBO Engineering (SE) is an Italian manufacturer of custom metal- and woodworking machines that was established in Ornavasso in 1830. The company produces CNC, mechanical, and hydraulic woodworking machines usable with a wide range of wood materials. It also offers grinding, satining, polishing, and cutting machines for steel as well as carbon fiber pipes and tubes. SE products are used in the production of furniture, knives, and textile products by clients such as Victorinox AG and Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.
Wravor d.o.o. is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of woodworking machinery originally established as Wravor Ltd in 1985 and based in Stranice, Slovenia. The company produces horizontal bandsaws, debarkers for timber processing operations, and specialized sawing lines for large exotic wood or products requiring multiple cutting phases. It also offers maintenance machines for sharpening bandsaws, automatic or manual circular saw blade sharpening, and stellitizing/tipping saw blades. Aside from its products, the company provides custom line design and OEM services for customers with unique project requirements.
Centauro is an Italian manufacturer of woodworking machinery that was founded in 1946 and based in Limidi, Modena. The company produces various wood processing machines including CNC band saws and milling machines, chain mortisers, and rips saws for solid timber. It also offers a range of chisel mortisers, along with technical support, maintenance, and machine training services. The company's products are mainly used by clients in the timber processing, woodworking, and construction sectors.
Hikari Kikai Seisakusho Co., Ltd., established in 1959 and headquartered in Tsu, Mei, Japan, is a manufacturer of precision machinery and cutting tools. Its product range includes a grinding machine for PCD tool tips, single-disk grinding machine, brush-honing machine, and double-disc surface grinding machine. Its integrated production system from design to final product, covers various stages, including processes like cutting, deep hole machining, heat treatment, plating, and coating. The company holds JIS9001:2015 (ISO:2015) certification for quality management and standards in its manufacturing operations.
TSUNE SEIKI CO., LTD., founded in Toyama, Japan, in 1917 is a manufacturer of sawing machines and inspection machines & tools. The company's product portfolio includes circular, band, hack sawing machines, tube cutting machines, saw blade grinding machines, chamfering machines and saw blades. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
AMADA MACHINERY CO., LTD., established in 1937 and headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, is a leading manufacturer and provider of cutting-edge metalworking machinery. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling metal cutting machines, grinding machines, shearing machines, deburring machines, general-purpose machines, band saw blades, and cutting tools. With strong innovation, AMADA MACHINERY serves diverse industries globally. Led by Representative Director and President Yasuhiro Kawashita, the company's dedicated team of 581 employees ensures customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Walter Maschinenbau GmbH, located in Tübingen, Germany, is a manufacturing company that started in 1919 and makes CNC machines for eroding or grinding wood, metal, and PCD tools. The company was initially called Walter Montanwerke, but after partnering with others and producing more products, it changed its name to Walter Maschinenbau GmbH in 2004. Walter Maschinenbau GmbH produces machines for eroding, grinding, and measuring tools. The company serves global clients in industries like transport and heavy machinery, precision engineering, medical, machine manufacturers, and automotive.
Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt Ltd, established in 2008, and based in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of CNC machines and tools. The product portfolio includes diverse range of machinery with automated solutions and technologies. The company also provides innovative technology from top brands with productivity solutions through sales, training, and services. The products are used in various industries which include food, medical, additive, wire cut/CNC, automation, metal, and drill systems.
TTB Engineering SA was established in 1995 and is based in Riva S. Vitale, Ticino, Switzerland, and is a manufacturer of tool grinding machines for various industrial applications. The company provides Tool grinding machines with 5 or 6 axes and 4 or 5 spindles that are capable of manufacturing tools for milling, drilling, turning & gear cutting, punching, and, threading processes that have applications in the automotive, medical & dental care, aerospace, precision mechanics, and, watch manufacturing sectors as well as in electronics & electrical, mold making, metal working, and, chemical & textile industries.
WEISS MACHINERY CO., LTD, founded in Nanjing, China, in 2008 is a manufacturer of CNC Machines and Lathe Machines. The company's product portfolio includes CNC milling machines, CNC routers, Magnetic Drilling Machines, Cylindrical Grinding Machine and Circular Saw Machines. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Haibar Mechanical Engineering Co. Ltd., established in 2005 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, is an environmental protection equipment designer and manufacturer. The company specializes in providing equipment to compact recyclables and waste products, as well as providing technologies for smarter industrial waste systems. Its products include dissolved air flotation systems, sludge dewatering systems, and screening separation pretreatment units. It has completed projects such as textile, slaughterhouse, and food and beverage sewage treatment plants and provides consultation, equipment planning, and installation services.
Gebr. Saacke GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1892 and headquartered in Pforzheim, Germany, is a manufacturer of precision tools and tool grinding machines. The company offers various tools, such as deburring tools, fin rollers, and worm milling cutters, including the JUTEC generation. It develops tools employing CNC grinding machines and utilizing state-of-the-art CAD applications. With a diverse machine park and fully automated measuring machines, it achieves a precision of up to 1µm, integrating optical and tactile measurements. The company provides tool services and life-expansion solutions, including sharpening, profiling, and coating services.
Holz-Her U.S. Inc., founded in Germany in 1905, is a manufacturer of saws and cutting equipment for the solid wood processing industry. The company's product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of wood processing machinery, from sawmills to planers and sanders that are used to streamline and optimize wood processing operations, ensuring efficiency and precision. It also offers services including planning and engineering, consulting services, supply and demand analysis, process optimization, and production support.
Amada SA, established in 1946 and headquartered in Pontenure (PC), Italia, is a manufacturer of sheet metal machinery and solutions. The company offers laser cutting, punching, and welding machines, along with software packages, tooling, and spare parts. It encompasses fiber lasers and press brake technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The company’s services cover installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring operational efficiency. It also offers v-factory and IoT remote support to enhance productivity and connectivity in sheet metal processing.
KNUTH Machine Tools USA is the American subsidiary of Knuth, originally founded in 1928. The American subsidiary is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The company is a manufacturer of industrial machinery and accessories. The company has an extensive product listing including lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, as well as several others. The company’s accessories include consumables for EDM and cutting machines, machining tools, and machine accessories. The company also offers start-up services, maintenance services, repair, and spare parts services.
Businaro SRL, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a developer and manufacturer of sharpening machines for friction circular saws. The company specializes in PLC-controlled HDD and carbide-friction circular sharpening machines and PLC-controlled hardened-steel circular and bottom-knife sharpening machines. In 2022, Businaro merged with MVM to form a joint venture, expanding its range of grinding centers to serve the plastics, paper, and woodworking industries. The company also offers comprehensive services, including ongoing machine maintenance, retrofitting, and a continuous supply of spare parts.
Schütte Corporation was established in 1880 and is based in Jackson, Michigan, U.S.A., and is a manufacturer of machine tools and equipment for various industrial applications. The company provides multi-spindle automatic machines, 5-axis CNC grinding machines, and, a modular software named SIGSPRO for simplifying grinding operations & programming and also offers services such as machining, spare parts replacement, time studies, process engineering, and tool inspection for medical, material handling, machinery manufacturing, construction, and, mining industries.
Taizhou Purros Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded in 2007 and is based in Taizhou, Zhejiang, China, and is a manufacturer and supplier of Special purpose machines for various industrial applications. The company provides hydro speed regulators, roller burnishing tools, multi-spindle heads, and, auto feed drilling machines, & tapping machines along with boring & milling spindle units, and also offers services including drilling & tapping, pressing, broaching & cleaning, and machine testing for construction, automotive, energy, oil & gas, and, mining sectors.
VOLLMER was established in 1909 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., is a manufacturer and supplier of grinding, erosion, and machining tools for various industrial applications. The company provides rotary tools, circular saws, metal-cutting band saws, and digitalization systems as well as services including sharpening, test machining & engineering, designing & programming, and, process optimization for the automotive, aviation, furniture manufacturing & woodworking, construction, and metalworking industries. The company has a membership in the German Machine Tool Builders' Association and also offers financing facilities, on-site training, spare parts, and related software solutions.
Ledinek Engineering d.o.o. Founded in Slivniška cesta, Hoče, Slovenia, in 1992, is a manufacturer and distributor of woodworking machines. Products offered by the company are finger-jointing lines, glulam beam plants, cooperage machines, and auxiliary equipment. Its split cut 200 is a double vertical spindle saw used for the horizontal splitting of thick timber blocks. In 1994, the company exhibited for the second time at IWF in Atlanta (USA) and won the Challenger award for its ROTOLES system. It also provides spare parts and services for overhauling and operator training.
DIAMTS was established in 2019 and is based in Romulus, Michigan, U.S.A., and is a manufacturer and supplier of auto parts and components for various industrial applications. The company functions as an exhibition center hosted by Asia Forging Supply Co., Ltd., which is a professional trader in auto parts & components approved by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and provides forging & casting machines, CNC machines & rotary tables, plastic injection molding, aerospace parts & components, and, medical equipment, as well as tooling, jig & fixtures, and lightweight materials for the medical, aerospace, material handling, automotive, and, energy industries.
Constantin Hang Maschinen-Produktion GmbH, located in Jahnstraße, Göppingen, Germany, has been a machinery manufacturer since 1869. After developing the first automatic eyeletting machine in 1899, the company has diversified its products to include single- and double-head eyeletting machines and other joining technologies such as automatic and compact riveting machines. These machines cater to diverse industries, including automotive, metalworking, and textiles. In addition, the company expanded its offerings to include paper drilling machines, lever arch file and ring binder machines, and consumable materials.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Maschinenbau GmbH |
10.5%
|
| 2 | TTB Engineering SA |
9.9%
|
| 3 | Kent Industrial USA, Inc. |
9.4%
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| 4 | KNUTH Machine Tools USA, Inc |
7.0%
|
| 5 | Holz-Her U.S. Inc. |
5.8%
|
| 6 | Phillips Machine Tools India Pvt. Ltd. |
5.8%
|
| 7 | VOLLMER |
5.3%
|
| 8 | AMADA MACHINERY CO., LTD. |
5.3%
|
| 9 | SIBO Engineering |
4.7%
|
| 10 | Gebr. SAACKE GmbH & Co. KG |
3.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the tool grinding machinery page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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4 | 25.0% |
|
Italy
|
3 | 18.8% |
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Germany
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3 | 18.8% |
|
China
|
2 | 12.5% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 6.3% |
|
Slovenia
|
1 | 6.3% |
|
India
|
1 | 6.3% |
|
Switzerland
|
1 | 6.3% |
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