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THORS Blanchard Grinding Training

January 11, 2022

In today’s manufacturing climate, skilled labor is a frequently discussed topic, especially when it comes to machine operators. Many businesses, from job shops to large OEMs rely on manual machines to make their parts. Among these manual machines are Blanchard grinders or other rotary surface grinders. Long thought to be more of an “art” than... Read more →

Motion+Power Technology Expo 2021

July 8, 2021

Bourn & Koch is excited to participate in the Motion+Power Technology Expo (M+PT) to showcase our gear manufacturing machines. You can learn more about the show by visiting https://motionpowerexpo.com/.The show will be held this September 14-17 in St’ Louis. While Bourn & Koch is well known in the gear manufacturing industry for their expert support... Read more →

CNC Gear Manufacturing… Is it right for your shop?

March 29, 2021

CNC machine tools have been around for decades. Having a CNC control on a machine is nothing new to manufacturing, but there are many large companies and job shops still relying on manual machine tools to get the job done. Manual machines can seem easier to set up, especially for long run production for the... Read more →

MT³ Vertical Grinder News

March 2, 2021

Bourn & Koch’s new MT³ vertical grinding machine has been featured in numerous publications over the last six months! It’s been awesome to see the response to the machine by a wide variety of industry publications. The first MT³ is nearly complete on our floor and will be ready for testing in a couple of... Read more →

Medical Machining – MT3 Featured in Today’s Medical Developments

January 13, 2021

MT3 is a versatile platform capable of grinding, milling, and turning in one setup. The precision that is required for medical components and the toughness of the materials such as titanium and surgical steel in medical machining requires an approach to machining that reduces setups and allows for the best process (or processes) to be... Read more →

History of the Blanchard Grind

October 2, 2020

How did the “Blanchard Grind” come to be a process in manufacturing? It all started with a manufacturing problem that needed a solution. The Blanchard Machine Company started in Cambridge, MA before 1895. The records of the company prior to that are not well documented. During the 1890s and 1900s, it is known that the... Read more →

Fellows Gear Shapers CNC Retrofit Package

June 1, 2020

Since 2002, Bourn & Koch has been the source for Fellows gear shapers, both new and remanufactured. We acquired Fellows in 2002, moving all of their prints and documents to our facility in Rockford. Two of our most experienced engineers are originally from Fellows, giving us the ability to continue their legacy of quality, American-Made... Read more →

Bourn & Koch Announces Blake Consdorf as President

May 29, 2020

Bourn & Koch, Inc. is pleased to announce that Blake Consdorf has been named President effective April 20th, 2020. Mr. Consdorf, who was most recently President & CEO of Felsomat USA, Inc. brings over 20 years of relevant industry and leadership experience in machine tools and automation to Bourn & Koch. Prior to Felsomat, Consdorf... Read more →

Gear Shaping Remanufacture From The Experts!

May 5, 2020

Bourn & Koch has a long reputation for successfully providing quality CNC remanufactured gear shaping machines. We’ve remanufactured thousands of machines since 1975.  As OEM for Fellows, we are able to provide the most comprehensive remanufacture and rebuild services for your gear shaper. Besides remanufactured Fellows 10-4 gear shapers, we’ve recently developed a rebuild &... Read more →

Gear Technology Interview at MPT Expo 2019

November 21, 2019

In October, Bourn & Koch exhibited at the Motion + Power Technology Expo 2019 (formerly Gear Expo) in Detroit, MI. We would like to say thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and made this show such a success! While at the show Rob Swiss, our Business Unit Manager for Gear Machines, had... Read more →