Several trends are driving robust growth in the fineblanking market. According to Business Research Insights, the global fineblanking industry is projected to grow from $410 million in 2024 to $750 million by 2033. That reflects an annual growth rate of about 7.0%—nearly double the 3.7% rate of the overall metal-forming market.
Automotive industry in the driver’s seat
Automotive manufacturing accounts for roughly 50–60% of fineblanking demand, according to Polaris Market Research. Growth in electric vehicles (EVs) is fueling much of this expansion. EVs require lightweight, high-strength components to offset the weight of large traction batteries.
While fineblanking produces the consistent, clean-edged parts needed for gears, clutch plates, and brake components, additional precision surface grinding is often required to achieve tight parallelism and exacting flatness. ASG supports the EV supply chain through specialty surface grinding for the fineblanking industry, applying double disc grinding and hyprolapping to ensure these automotive parts meet demanding tolerances for safety and efficiency.
Expanding into aerospace precision
The aerospace sector also depends heavily on fineblanked parts, with applications ranging from turbine blades to structural brackets. Aerospace regulations demand not only dimensional accuracy but also surface quality that can withstand heat, stress, and vibration.
Fineblanking delivers close-tolerance shapes, but many aerospace parts require further processing to ensure perfectly smooth finishes free of micro-defects. ASG’s hyprolapping and double disc grinding methods provide the precise surface quality these safety-critical parts demand. By enhancing both performance and durability, ASG helps aerospace manufacturers meet the industry’s stringent quality standards.
Advances in fineblanking technology
Fineblanking presses themselves have advanced significantly, with servo-mechanical and hydraulic actuation improving precision and productivity. Manufacturers are also adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, enabling greater process control and consistency.
Even with these advancements, the reality is that many fineblanked parts still require specialized finishing. ASG’s specialty surface grinding for the fineblanking industry complements these technological improvements by refining fineblanked
components to final specification—bridging the gap between mass production and performance-critical readiness
3D printing as a challenger
Some industry observers suggest additive manufacturing (3D printing) could replace processes like fineblanking. While 3D printing offers excellent design freedom and minimal scrap, parts often require finishing to meet the same tolerances fineblanking routinely achieves.
This mirrors the dynamic we see with fineblanking: producing a close-tolerance form is just one step. To achieve the highest level of dimensional stability and surface flatness, ASG’s grinding services remain essential across both traditional and emerging manufacturing technologies.
Partnering with manufacturers
Although Alternative Surface Grinding does not produce fineblanked parts, we play a critical role in helping manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, and other industries achieve their performance goals. By providing secondary specialty surface grinding services, we ensure that fineblanked components not only meet specifications but also deliver long-term reliability in the most demanding environments.
To learn more about how ASG supports high-performance manufacturing with double disc grinding and hyprolapping services, call (330) 273-3443 or contact us.