Bourn & Koch Blanchard 32HAD-60
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Key Specifications
x axis travel
grinding wheel diameter
magnetic chuck diameter
max weight capacity
max swing
standard grinding horsepower
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Price estimate
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Overview
With a 60 in (1,524 mm) magnetic chuck and 72 in (1,829 mm) of maximum swing, the Bourn & Koch Blanchard 32HAD-60 sits in the middle of the Blanchard rotary surface grinder line. The grinding wheel is 32 in (813 mm) in diameter, the standard motor is 100 hp (74.6 kW), and X-axis travel is 24 in (610 mm).
Power is the reason to choose this size. Its 100 hp (74.6 kW) is twice the 50 hp (37.3 kW) standard rating of the Blanchard 22AD-42, and weight capacity rises from 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg). Heavy plates that would overload the smaller chuck are routine here.
Construction follows the traditional Blanchard pattern. The base is a steel weldment with polymer concrete and hand-scraped hardened steel base ways, the table body is cast iron, and the steel weldment column stands on the Blanchard three point column support. Guarding is listed as rugged steel waterguards with door interlocks.
Both linear axes are servo driven. Downfeed comes in two ranges: a coarse feed rate of 0.001 to 0.100 ipm (0.025 to 2.54 mm/min) for roughing and a fine feed rate of 0.0001 to 0.010 ipm (0.0025 to 0.254 mm/min) for finishing, with auto spark-out and retract to end the cycle. The chuck turns at 5.6 - 20.1 rpm. A Fanuc 35i CNC control with touch screen display and the Blanchard Grinding HMI is standard.
Vertical range is 24 in (610 mm); 36 in (914 mm) or 48 in (1,219 mm) can be ordered. Allow for approximately 36,000 lb (16,330 kg) of machine, and for a coolant system, since external coolant systems are optional equipment.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Grinding Wheel Diameter | 32 in (813 mm) |
| Magnetic Chuck Diameter | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
| Max Weight Capacity | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
| Max Swing | 72 in (1,829 mm) |
| Standard Grinding Horsepower | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| Vertical Range | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Optional Vertical Range | 36 in (914 mm) or 48 in (1,219 mm) |
| Drive System | Servo |
| Coarse Feed Rate | 0.001 to 0.100 ipm (0.025 to 2.54 mm/min) |
| Fine Feed Rate | 0.0001 to 0.010 ipm (0.0025 to 0.254 mm/min) |
| Chuck Rotation Speeds | 5.6 - 20.1 rpm |
| Machine Weight | approx. 36,000 lb (16,330 kg) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 35i CNC Control (standard) |
Specifications sourced from bourn-koch.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 100 hp (74.6 kW) standard grinding horsepower on a 32 in (813 mm) wheel
- 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) weight capacity on a 60 in (1,524 mm) one-piece steel magnetic chuck
- Separate coarse and fine feed ranges on a servo-driven spindle head
- Fanuc 35i CNC control with touch screen display and Blanchard Grinding HMI
- Optional vertical range of 36 in (914 mm) or 48 in (1,219 mm) for tall workpieces
Limitations
- Standard vertical range is 24 in (610 mm), the same as the much smaller Blanchard 22AD-42
- Chuck speed range of 5.6 - 20.1 rpm stops short of the 6-24 rpm of the Blanchard 22AD-42
- External coolant systems are optional equipment
- The feature list names steel waterguards; a full enclosure is not listed for this model
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The magnetic chuck is 60 in (1,524 mm) in diameter and maximum swing is 72 in (1,829 mm). Weight capacity is 10,000 lb (4,536 kg). Vertical range is 24 in (610 mm), with 36 in (914 mm) or 48 in (1,219 mm) optional, and X-axis travel is 24 in (610 mm).
02
Standard grinding horsepower is 100 hp (74.6 kW), driving a 32 in (813 mm) grinding wheel. Increased grinding spindle horsepower is listed as optional equipment. The main spindle motor sits in a rugged ribbed cast iron housing.
03
Two ranges. The coarse feed rate is 0.001 to 0.100 ipm (0.025 to 2.54 mm/min) and the fine feed rate is 0.0001 to 0.010 ipm (0.0025 to 0.254 mm/min). Both linear axes, the carriage (X-Axis) and the spindle head (Z-Axis), are powered by servo motors with encoder feedback.
04
Bourn & Koch lists a Fanuc 35i CNC Control as a standard feature, along with 2-axis servo-controlled grinding, a touch screen display and the Blanchard Grinding HMI. Auto spark-out and retract, fine feed, a wheel dresser and an automatic lubrication system are standard too.
