In tight-tolerance manufacturing, performance is defined by whether a part can be made repeatedly, predictably, and at scale. For engineers and manufacturing teams, the process optimization phase between first-part success and production stability is where many grinding challenges emerge.
This 30-minute webinar will examine what drives and limits repeatability in precision grinding including how tolerance relationships and inspection methods affect process capability, how and why geometry and material choices introduce instability, and how abrasive selection, wheel structure, and in-process controls shape outcomes at a microscopic level. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how experienced grinding teams diagnose process constraints, manage variability, and build conditions for scalable success.
Key topics include:
- Tolerance stack-up and process capability
- Inspection strategy versus true process control
- Abrasive interaction, wheel structure (including bond type), and material behavior
- Engineering decisions that affect repeatability before release
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
John Shegda, CEO, KMM Group, Ltd.
John Shegda is the CEO of KMM Group, Ltd. and a second-generation grinding expert with nearly 40 years of industry experience. Having grown up in a grinding shop, led operations firsthand, and helped build a high-performance manufacturing organization, John brings a rare blend of technical depth, practical problem-solving, and leadership perspective. His expertise spans the real-world factors that determine whether tight-tolerance grinding work can move from an initial success to a repeatable, scalable process.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
