Hand scraping may be considered a lost art, but at Precision Service we understand the value and importance behind machine geometry and accuracy. We take pride in our Sioux City service technicians with a combined total of 250 years of scraping experience.
The Advantages of Hand Scraping
There are several advantages of hand scraping tools, such as:
- Flatness: It maintains a machine tooling’s flatness to prevent rocking and chattering, improve balance, and create true flatness in machined components.
- Accuracy: It maintains a machine’s accuracy by aligning its components within millionths of an inch, so the parts produced adhere to the tightest tolerances.
- Aesthetics: Hand scraping improves the aesthetics of the machine, giving it an attractive texture.
- Oil pockets: Hand scraping also creates oil pockets that hold oil on mated surfaces and allow smooth gliding motion between them. If a machine doesn’t have these pockets, mating surfaces will stick together.
- Longevity: Hand scraping and alignment maintain the consistency, accuracy, and longevity of the machine.
Precision Service Machine Tool Rebuilders can restore your machine’s center heights and tool geometry to their original OEM specifications, onsite at your facility. We also offer a 12-month warranty for our services, giving our customers peace of mind.
Why Choose Precision Service Machine Tool Rebuilders for Your Hand Scraping and Alignment Needs
There are many reasons why Precision Service Machine Tool Rebuilders should be your top choice when it comes to hand scraping tools. Our highly-trained, experienced staff delivers high-quality craftsmanship at cost-effective rates, allowing you to limit machine downtime and maximize productivity. Our technicians are trained in Phenolic, ZX-100, Rulon, Moglice and Turcite, so they have the knowledge to determine which material is best suited for your machine.
Contact Precision Service Machine Tool Rebuilders Today
Hand scraping remains a popular tool maintenance service across many industries. It helps keep machines operating at optimal efficiency and accuracy for as long as possible. If you need expert hand scraping and alignment services, please contact us today.
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What is the manufacturing outlook for Sioux City?
Sioux City, Iowa’s manufacturing outlook for 2025 is cautiously optimistic, driven by its strong food processing sector. The region’s strategic location along the Missouri River supports logistics, but challenges include labor shortages and a projected unemployment rate of 4.5%–5.0%. However, infrastructure improvements, like Highway 75 upgrades, and Iowa’s business-friendly climate bolster growth. With a focus on automation and diversification, Sioux City’s manufacturing sector anticipates stable, modest expansion.