Bob's Blog
Musings, updates and insights into our products, industry and commitment to our customers.
The Grade Guide: 17-4 (630) Grade Martensitic Stainless Steel
Type 17-4 stainless can be a complicated material to specify and purchase. What’s the reasoning there? Read on!
The Grade Guide: 400 Series Martensitic Stainless Steel
Each type of steel in the 400 series displays distinct chemical compositions, material capabilities, and cost. Read on.
The Grade Guide: Stainless Steel Barstock- 300 Series Austenitic Stainless Steel
An expert’s opinion on the differences between steel grade Types 303, 304, and 316; the pros and cons of each, and which ones YOU are seeking for you’re specific application. Read on.
What’s To Be in 2023?
Our pledge to be proactive and deliver a superior product amidst potential material scarcities, fluctuating supplier inventories and labor shortages.
Words are Not an “Exact Science” … Numbers Are.
Buzzwords and “catchy” product advertising seems to have overtaken the machining industry. However, the “numbers” will always speak to a product’s true quality when and where words cannot.
How We Effectively Manage Your Bar Stock Inventory
Competent inventory management is not an easy task. Many customers looked to us to manage their inventory for them. What makes Certified Grinding qualified? Read on.
“Our Existing Grinder Can’t do it…Can Yours?”
We meditate on the topic of getting approached for difficult jobs, and stress the importance of the right machines – and the right people to run them. Read on.
Designing a Machining Process for Optimal Cost and Minimal Waste
Materials and capable human talent are both scarce in 2022. So, what are our best recommendations for designing a practical, effective machining process for your shop that will save you time and spare you frustration? Read on.
The Ugitech Steel Mill Incident: An Update
An update on a catastrophic incident at a French Ugitech factory, its ripple effects, and how Certified Grinding’s advanced planning minimized the accident’s impact on our customers.
The Value of Updated Equipment: A New Optical Comparator
A high-powered optical comparator is a measuring device that determines if a part’s dimensions are correct. It’s crucial to our shop’s success. Read on.