If you have a lot of bar grinding to do, it makes sense to use an outside shop from time to time. This can help you serve customer needs above and beyond your current capabilities and you can earn a lot of valuable new business. However, there might several reputable shops in your area, so which one should you choose to partner with? Here are some important tips for choosing the best shop.
Longevity
Suppose you have two or three shops in mind. They all do good work but one has been in the business for more than 50 years. In cases like these, you should let experience be the “tie breaker” or even the standard for your selection. Companies in business for many years understand the industry and needs of their customers. This is why they enjoy such longevity.
Precision
The shop you choose should have the capacity to perform precision bar grinding. This tells you they possess the latest and most advanced equipment and you are assured of high quality.
Precision and quality go hand in hand with the machining business today. To be sure your service understands quality, look for companies who meet ISO9002 standards. These businesses have effective quality control systems in place to ensure the highest quality possible.
Variety of Services
If you require more than precision grinding services, you may need a shop for all kinds of work. For example, you might require bar grinding and also thread grinding services. Maybe you sometimes have honing or flat grinding work to perform. Choose one company who can serve these needs while charging affordable rates.
Quick Service
There may be times when you have “rush” orders to meet. Your grinding service should be able to handle some orders on short notice. Plus, they are more than happy to fill both small and large orders for you.
