--- title: IPG Blog --- [![Asset 3](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%203.png?width=305&height=108&name=Asset%203.png)](https://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/) - Company - [History](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#history) - [People](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#people) - [Culture](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#culture) - Solutions - [Grinding](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/grinding/) - [Quality](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/quality/) - [Materials](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/materials/) - [Processes](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/processes/) - [Industries](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/industries/) - Knowledge - [FAQs](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/faqs/) - [Case Studies](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/case-studies/) - [Testimonials](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/testimonials/) - [Certifications](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/certifications/) - [Blog](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/) - [Contact Us](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#contactus) - [RFQ](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#rfq) - [Employment](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/#employment) ![IndianaPrecisionGrinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/PrecisionPointsLogo.png) Precision Points is a blog hosted by Indiana Precision Grinding. This Blog is focused on providing solutions, inspiring strategic and leadership values, and creating discussions revolving around our industry. [![](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sign.jpg?width=612&name=Sign.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/centerless-grinding-where-it-all-started-for-ipg) ## [Centerless Grinding: Where It All Started for IPG](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/centerless-grinding-where-it-all-started-for-ipg) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) January 31, 2023 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace), [Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding), [Centerless](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/centerless) Every business has a story to tell: the *what*, *who*, *where*, *when*, and the *why* as to the origins of someone’s vision for what can be. Today, Indiana Precision Grinding is a world-class precision grinding supplier to the aerospace industry and to many more. However, in 1975, IPG made its initial launch with a focus on only one type of grinding process… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/centerless-grinding-where-it-all-started-for-ipg) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Plunge Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210427_IPG_PlungeGrinding_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210427_IPG_PlungeGrinding_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/what-is-plunge-grinding) ## [What is Plunge Grinding?](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/what-is-plunge-grinding) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) April 27, 2021 [Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding) There are so many grinding techniques we need to know in order to stay competitive and viable grinding partners for our customers. We pride ourselves on our expertise with a variety of grinding processes and while we've written about a wide variety of them in the past, today, we want to discuss the plunge grinding process and how it can improve… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/what-is-plunge-grinding) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Cylindrical Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210312_IPG_CylindricalGrinding_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210312_IPG_CylindricalGrinding_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/common-types-of-grinding-operations) ## [Common Types of Grinding Operations](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/common-types-of-grinding-operations) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) March 16, 2021 [Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding) In order to earn our hard-earned reputation as masters of precision grinding, the team at Indiana Precision Grinding needed to thoroughly study each and every technique available to us to achieve the unforgiving level of precision our customers require. We've certainly learned a lot from our experiences, which is why today we would like to share… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/common-types-of-grinding-operations) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![IPG Leadership](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210310_IPG_LeadershipBlogFeaturedImage_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210310_IPG_LeadershipBlogFeaturedImage_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/ipg-announces-new-leadership) ## [IPG Announces New Leadership](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/ipg-announces-new-leadership) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) March 9, 2021 [Insider](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/insider), [News](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/news) INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Precision Grinding (IPG) is proud to announce the promotion of Vice President Matt Cox to the role of CEO, effective March 1. [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/ipg-announces-new-leadership) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Cyber Security](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210225_IPG_CyberSecurity_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210225_IPG_CyberSecurity_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/understanding-cmmc-compliance) ## [Understanding CMMC Compliance](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/understanding-cmmc-compliance) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) February 23, 2021 [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification—or CMMC. If you're somewhat new to the aerospace manufacturing, you likely find yourself wondering what something like that has to do with engineering and manufacturing. After all, what does cybersecurity have to do with aerospace? If you don't know what CMMC compliance is, you may want to make it a… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/understanding-cmmc-compliance) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Crankshaft](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210209_IPG_Crankshaft_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210209_IPG_Crankshaft_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-different-types-and-applications-of-thermal-spray-coating) ## [The Different Types and Applications of Thermal Spray Coating](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-different-types-and-applications-of-thermal-spray-coating) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) February 9, 2021 [Polishing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/polishing) Thermal spraying is a process and technology which can be used to improve or restore a workpiece's surface. The process is often used to apply coatings to a wide range of materials and components: providing resistance to wear, erosion, cavitation, abrasion, or heat. Let's take a quick look at different types of thermal spray coating processes as… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-different-types-and-applications-of-thermal-spray-coating) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20Images/IPGNewLogoAnnouncement_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=IPGNewLogoAnnouncement_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/a-profile-in-service-the-story-of-ipgs-customer-success-team) ## [A Profile in Service: The Story of IPG's Customer Success Team](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/a-profile-in-service-the-story-of-ipgs-customer-success-team) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) February 9, 2021 [Insider](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/insider), [News](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/news) Indiana Precision Grinding's customer success team was started in 2020 to address the issue that most machine shops often overlook – customer service. While producing high quality parts remains a priority, our customers are what continues to drive IPG's success. We created this team because our clients are important to us and we want to be… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/a-profile-in-service-the-story-of-ipgs-customer-success-team) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Tungsten Carbide Coating](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210128_IPG_TungstenCarbideCoating_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210128_IPG_TungstenCarbideCoating_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/trends-in-the-hvof-tungsten-carbide-coating) ## [Trends in the HVOF Tungsten Carbide Coating](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/trends-in-the-hvof-tungsten-carbide-coating) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) January 27, 2021 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Aerospace](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) Within the scope of **aerospace manufacturing** and specifically aerospace finishing processes, there are many innovative ways engineers are able to pull that little bit of extra performance from their projects. One of the key ways quality assurance teams are able to ensure the precision of their work is to finish the metal parts through processes… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/trends-in-the-hvof-tungsten-carbide-coating) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![OD Grinding Wheel](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210121_IPG_ODGrindingWheel_1200x600.jpg?width=612&name=20210121_IPG_ODGrindingWheel_1200x600.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hard-turning-vs-grinding-what-are-the-facts) ## [Hard Turning vs. Grinding: What are the Facts?](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hard-turning-vs-grinding-what-are-the-facts) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) January 21, 2021 [Metalworking](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking), [Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding) Within the metalworking industry, there is no shortage of **precision machining** techniques. In recent years, there has been the introduction and increased use of **hard turning as an alternative to precision grinding** for achieving better finishes. This is why we wanted to talk about hard turning and how it truly compares to grinding. [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hard-turning-vs-grinding-what-are-the-facts) ### Follow Us On Social Media [![Cylindrical Grinder](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20210107_IPG_GrindingWheel1_1200x600_V01.jpg?width=612&name=20210107_IPG_GrindingWheel1_1200x600_V01.jpg)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-importance-of-dressing-a-grinding-wheel) ## [The Importance of Dressing a Grinding Wheel](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-importance-of-dressing-a-grinding-wheel) [Indiana Precision Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/author/indiana-precision-grinding) January 7, 2021 [Grinding](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding) Similar to other machines, grinding wheels will wear down with use and as time goes on. This leads to poor part quality and surface finishes. Instead of replacing your grinding wheel, you can use a process referred to as "dressing" to restore the wheel to its former glory. Dressing a grinding wheel is the key to maximizing the performance and… [Read More](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/the-importance-of-dressing-a-grinding-wheel) ### Follow Us On Social Media [All posts](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/all) [Next](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/page/2) ### Search ### Most Popular ### Categories - [Aerospace (20)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/aerospace) - [Metalworking (12)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/metalworking) - [Grinding (11)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/grinding) - [Insider (7)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/insider) - [Materials (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/materials) - [News (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/news) - [Polishing (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/polishing) - [Centerless (1)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/centerless) - [Inspection (1)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/tag/inspection) See all ### Archives - [January 2023 (1)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2023/01) - [April 2021 (1)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2021/04) - [March 2021 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2021/03) - [February 2021 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2021/02) - [January 2021 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2021/01) - [December 2020 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/12) - [November 2020 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/11) - [October 2020 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/10) - [September 2020 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/09) - [August 2020 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/08) - [July 2020 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/07) - [June 2020 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/06) - [May 2020 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/05) - [April 2020 (4)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/04) - [March 2020 (3)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/03) - [February 2020 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/02) - [January 2020 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2020/01) - [December 2019 (2)](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/archive/2019/12) Satisfied Customers --- ![Allison Transmission](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/allison.png) ![Boeing](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/boeing.png) ![Goodrich](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/goodrich.png) ![Airbus](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/airbus.png) ![Cook](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/cook_medical.png) --- ![Bell Helicopter](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/bell_Helicopter.png) ![Rolls-Royce](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/rolls_royce.png) ![GE](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/ge.png) ![Safran](https://blog.indianaprecisiongrinding.com/hubfs/IndianaPrecisionGrinding_January2020/Images/safran.png) --- Company Info 3101 Bertha Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 Phone: 317.634.9620 Fax: 317.636.3405 community@indianaprecisiongrinding.com Follow Us Useful Links [Privacy Policy](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/privacy-policy/) [AS9100 Certification](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IPG-2022-AS9100-Rev-D.pdf) [Customer Certifications](http://indianaprecisiongrinding.com/about-us/exacting-quality/)