Blanchard
Blanchard® Machine Tool Rebuilding & Repair
At Precision Service Machine Tool Rebuilders, large-frame machine tools have been our specialty since 1983—and Blanchard® rotary surface grinders are a core part of the installed base we support. Our blanchard equipment rebuild work focuses on restoring machines that have developed wear, accuracy problems, or reliability issues after years of production use.
Our role is simple: keep your Blanchard equipment accurate, reliable, and productive for as long as possible through expert rebuilds, repairs, and modernizations. As a rotary surface grinder rebuilder, we address the mechanical, electrical, and geometric conditions that affect how the machine performs.
Why Blanchard Owners Work With Us
Blanchard surface grinders are built for fast stock removal and flat, repeatable surfaces on large parts. Over time, even these rugged machines experience:
These problems can develop gradually as components wear and machine geometry changes. A blanchard equipment rebuild allows the condition of the complete machine to be evaluated rather than continuing to address individual problems as they occur.
We focus on:
As a rotary surface grinder rebuilder, we look at how the machine is actually performing before determining what needs to be repaired, rebuilt, or replaced. When diagnosis needs to take place at the customer’s facility, our field service technicians in Illinois can inspect and troubleshoot machine problems on site.
Types of Blanchard Machines We Service
We work on both legacy and modern Blanchard rotary surface grinders, manual and CNC, including:
If your specific Blanchard model isn’t listed, we are still interested in discussing it—our experience covers many custom and older machines. The scope of a blanchard equipment rebuild depends on the condition of the machine, the components showing wear, and the accuracy and production requirements it needs to meet.
Our Blanchard Rebuild Process
Evaluation & Scope
Detailed inspection, geometry checks, and clear quoting to determine what work the machine actually requires. As custom machine tool rebuilders, we also look for wear and developing mechanical issues that can affect future machine reliability
Disassembly & Cleaning
Down to major assemblies, cleaned and inspected
Geometry & Structure
Ways, columns, and tables restored; motion components rebuilt or replaced
Subsystem Rebuilds & Upgrades
Spindles, hydraulics, lubrication, guarding, electrics, and controls. When hydraulic problems affect pressure, movement, or machine operation, industrial hydraulic troubleshooting can help identify whether the problem is coming from pumps, valves, cylinders, lines, or related components
Reassembly & Calibration
Proper wiring, leveling, compensation, and grind checks
Run-Off & Documentation
Test grinds, accuracy data, and handoff to your team
This process allows our rotary surface grinder rebuilder team to evaluate the machine as a complete system. Geometry, spindle condition, table operation, hydraulics, controls, and other systems can all influence grinding accuracy and repeatability.
Keep Your Blanchard Grinders Earning
When a Blanchard surface grinder is down or no longer holding the required accuracy, production can slow and additional finishing operations may be needed. A properly scoped blanchard equipment rebuild can address the underlying wear and machine conditions while allowing you to continue using equipment your operators and maintenance team already know.
Tell us your Blanchard model, typical part sizes, and the problems you’re seeing. We can review the machine condition and outline whether repair, rebuilding, or modernization is the appropriate next step. An experienced rotary surface grinder rebuilder can also help determine whether specific components need attention or the condition of the machine supports a more complete rebuild.