Bourn & Koch

Keeping our Fellows 10-4 busy in the shop! #GearShaping #Gears #Fellows #MachineShop #Manufacturing

Thank you to the ATC CNC students for visiting last week!

We look forward to expanding our production line and working closely with Mollart Machinery on the new machine builds! Our service team has been assisting with service work and installs in preparation for the machines shipping out of Rockford next year.

The new 600H is just about finished! You can find more information on our gear hobbing line here: https://lnkd.in/gqQMqWkr #Manufacturing #Gears #GearManufacturing #MachineTools

Gears are the backbone of countless machines! From the simplest clocks to the most complex industrial machinery, the art of gear manufacturing is about precision, history, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Bourn & Koch has been shaping the future of gear manufacturing since 1975. Bourn & Koch was born out of the minds of Larry Bourn and Loyd Koch, two engineers who left Sundstrand Machine Tool with a mission to fill a gap in the market for remanufacturing and retrofitting machine tools. Their early work focused on bringing new life to old machines, a task that remains central to the company’s ethos today. But Bourn & Koch didn’t stop there—they quickly evolved into a leader in the manufacture of high-precision gear machinery, with a product range that includes everything from gear hobbers to gear shapers, each designed with an eye for quality and longevity. One of the fascinating things about Bourn & Koch is how they’ve mastered both the old and the new. They are experts in retrofitting machines that are decades old, ensuring that even equipment from as far back as 1914 remains operational. At the same time, they push the boundaries with new designs, like the H-Series Gear Hobbers. These machines can produce AGMA Class 10 gears with the kind of precision that only comes from decades of experience. They even solved the age-old challenge of cutting herringbone gears more efficiently, shaving off half the production time with their dual helical herringbone cutting machine. In essence, Bourn & Koch is a company that straddles the line between history and innovation. They honor the past by keeping old machines alive, yet they’re always looking forward, creating solutions that meet the demands of today’s industries. Todd Wells Joe Goral Rick Willard Ross Wegryn-Jones

Our MT³ has really increased our in-house capabilities! Currently on the MT³ is a 42" Blanchard magnetic chuck. Learn more about our MT³ and the capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/dghrbrzB #Manufacturing #MachineTools #Blanchard

We are known for manufacturing Blanchard Grinders, Gear Hobbers and Fellows Gear Shapers, with a focus on custom machine tool development and manufacturing. This experience will help as we are expanding our production with the addition of Mollart Machinery product lines! Learn more about this expansion here: https://lnkd.in/gYE-ZV8g Check out the article by Rock River Current to see how this will positively impact career opportunities at Bourn & Koch. https://lnkd.in/gCSFPjtV 

We're proud to sponsor the upcoming End of Summer IMTS Pre-Party at Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. in Machesney Park! Tickets are available through the link if you would like to attend the event. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Oscar Mike Foundation. We hope to see you there!

Modern Machine Shop describes how The Kinetic Co., Inc. balances high and low volume production. With grinding being a large part of their machining processes, they have many Blanchard and Mattison grinding machines. Kinetic does a great job explaining the importance of maintaining your machines in order to hold tolerances. View the full Modern Machine Shop article here: https://lnkd.in/g3wxcW6U Contact us to learn more about routine maintenance on your Blanchard or Mattison Grinder, or to schedule a field service visit for preventative maintenance! https://lnkd.in/g3GGQ59k #Blanchard #Mattison #Grinding #Manufacturing #MachineTools

Last week we had The Grinding Doc on site for a High Intensity Grinding Course. Thank you Dr. Jeffrey Badger for sharing your in-depth knowledge of precision grinding with our team! We are excited to use the tools and knowledge that was shared in our day to day operations! #ContinuingEducation #Grinding #BlanchardGrinding