Our History
RAM Grinding was established in 1973 and has been a cornerstone in the machine shop industry ever since. Under the leadership of James Horton, who took over in 1993, we have built a reputation for quality and reliability.
Our Team
Our team of highly skilled machinists have 128 years of combined experience and expertise in the field. We are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service and quality workmanship.
James Horton - Owner
James began his career at Sundstrand Aviation in Denver in 1962. He learned on Brown & Sharpe O.D. grinders and Bryant I.D.
Our team of highly skilled machinists have 128 years of combined experience and expertise in the field. We are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service and quality workmanship.
James Horton - Owner
James began his career at Sundstrand Aviation in Denver in 1962. He learned on Brown & Sharpe O.D. grinders and Bryant I.D. grinders. James later moved into Gear grinding, using Detroit, Reishauer and Kapp Gear grinders.
In the early 1980's, James moved to Singapore, along with his family, where he trained new and existing employees for 3 years at Sundstrand, in the art of grinding.
After nearly 30 years at Sundstrand, James moved to the School of Mines and began working as an instrument maker.
James purchased RAM Grinding in 1993.
Kelly Horton - Co Owner
Kelly graduated high school in 1989 then attended Warren Tech in Jefferson County for 3 years for machining.
After Warren Tech, Kelly worked at Triad Machine Tool for 1 year, then Mark Williams Enterprises for 5 years machining Ford 9" third members.
Kelly joined the RAM family business in 1994.
Donovan Horton - Co Owner
Donovan graduated high school in 1991, then attended American Diesel College where he graduated early in his field in 1992.
After diesel college, Donovan worked at Wagner Equipment Company as a Caterpillar Diesel mechanic for 4 1/2 years.
Donovan joined the RAM family in 1996.
Our Services
Our Services
At RAM Grinding, we offer a wide range of machining and precision grinding services, including CNC milling, CNC grinding, cylindrical grinding services, surface grinding and turning. We work with a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, and plastics.
Facility Equipment
Manual OD
1 Brown & Sharpe 1436U
CNC OD
1 Kellenberger Kel-Vista UR175/1000
1 Kellenberger Kel-Vision RS125/430
1 Tschudin PLX40 RS125/430
1 Jones & Shipman J10/A650
CNC Lathes
1 Mori Seiki SL253
1 Samsung SL25
1 Smart Machine Tool NL2500M
1 Smart Machine Tool NL2500SM
1 Eruotech TA-20-YS-640
CNC Mill
1 Kitamura 3XD
Contact Us
Hours
Open today | 07:00 am – 04:00 pm |
We are closed daily from 12:00-12:30 for lunch.
***RAM Grinding will be closed June 27th - July 6th for the 4th of July holiday.***
