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 service technicians with a combined total of 250 years of scraping experience.  We are ready to help your Worcester Massachusetts operation.

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 Worcester Massachusetts 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 Worcester Massachusetts?

Worcester’s manufacturing outlook is cautiously optimistic. The city is transitioning from legacy industries to high‑tech and clean manufacturing — including semiconductors, biomanufacturing, precision machining, and 3D‑printed metal parts. While employment has dropped compared to manufacturing’s peak, the sector still generates over $6.5 billion annually. Strong public‑private investment, business confidence, and SBA lending are bolstering growth, especially as interest rates ease Worcester Business Journal. However, global supply‑chain uncertainties — particularly over tariffs on critical metals. Workforce development remains vital to support emerging advanced‑manufacturing firms.

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