For over six decades, The Ohio Broach & Machine Company has leveraged its expertise in broaching to help businesses across North America stay competitive. Broaching—a machining process that removes material using a toothed tool—remains a highly sought-after manufacturing service due to its precision and efficiency. Ohio Broach has perfected this technique, combining versatility with consistent quality to remain a leader in the field.
The Importance of Tool Maintenance
Broaching is favored in industrial applications for its ability to deliver high precision across repeated cycles. To maintain this level of accuracy, tools must be kept sharp and in optimal condition. Ohio Broach provides broach sharpening, repair, and reconditioning services to ensure customers’ tools perform at peak efficiency.
How Broaching Works
Broaching tools resemble saws but feature teeth that gradually increase in height along the tool’s length. The tool is divided into three sections, each serving a distinct stage of the process: rough machining, semi-finishing, and finishing. Precision broaching often involves customizing tooth designs to match the workpiece’s specifications.
This method can produce irregular shapes, keyways, non-circular holes, flat surfaces, gears, and serrations. It is compatible with a variety of materials, including castings, forgings, stampings, and screw machine parts. Ohio Broach has successfully applied broaching in diverse projects, from medical implants and shaft slots to hand tools.
Material Versatility
While broaching works best with softer materials like brass, aluminum, and low-carbon steel (below Rc 30), it can also process harder metals such as titanium and stainless steel. Ohio Broach’s machines accommodate an even broader range, including bronze, copper, graphite, hard rubber, wood composites, and certain plastics.
A Key Process for Modern Manufacturing
Thanks to its precision, efficiency, and adaptability, broaching remains a critical manufacturing process. Ohio Broach continues to deliver high-quality broaching solutions across industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, and automotive, helping manufacturers meet their toughest production challenges.
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