How We Machine The Most Difficult Stainless Steel

Machine & Design
Machine & Design
Sep 17, 2026

Watch the complete CNC grinding process on the Studer Favorit CNC as we transform extremely difficult A286 stainless steel—a heat-resistant aerospace superalloy—into a precision-ground shaft with an incredible mirror finish. Learn how the right grinding wheel, feeds and speeds, coolant, and cylindrical grinding techniques overcome work hardening, heat, and tool wear to achieve tight tolerances and flawless surface finish.