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Used Ohio Broach Machines for Sale

Resell CNC is your Simple. Reliable. and Trusted.® source for used Ohio Broach & Machine Co. broaching equipment — including horizontal internal broaching machines, dual ram vertical broaching machines, heavy-duty vertical surface broaching machines, RP/224 vertical surface broaches, table-up broaching machines, CNC shaping machines, broach tools, holders, fixtures, and complete production broaching systems. We carry Ohio Broach models across the full product range, from compact table-up machines through heavy-duty vertical surface broaches and dual ram vertical production systems.

The Ohio Broach & Machine Company was founded in 1956 in Willoughby, Ohio, and grew into one of the country's leading manufacturers of broaches and broaching equipment. The company held ISO 9001 and ASME certifications and served automotive, defense, firearms, aerospace, medical, agricultural, oil and gas, hand tool, trucking, wind power, and mining industries. Ohio Broach designed and built custom broaching machines, manufactured precision broach tools, and provided machine rebuilding, broach sharpening, reconditioning, and production broaching services from its Willoughby facility. The company worked with a broad range of materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, graphite, rubber, and plastic. Ohio Broach ceased operations in September 2024. In March 2025, Broaching Machine Specialties, Inc. (BMS, founded 1946) acquired Ohio Broach's intellectual property, including machine drawings for all machines built since the company's inception. BMS now provides parts, service, and technical support for Ohio Broach machines in the field.

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Ohio Broach Horizontal & Table-Up Machines

Ohio Broach horizontal internal broaching machines handle keyway, spline, slot, and internal profile broaching with hydraulic pull-type operation. These machines feature hardened ways, built-in coolant systems, and retrievers for automated return stroke. Table-up broaching machines lift the workpiece over a stationary broach tool for internal profile cutting in applications where the part geometry favors vertical orientation with upward table travel. Both machine types serve production environments requiring precise, repeatable internal broaching on steel, aluminum, brass, and other metals.

Ohio Broach Vertical & Dual Ram Machines

Dual ram vertical broaching machines use two rams operating in sequence or simultaneously for high-production broaching with reduced cycle times. Heavy-duty vertical surface broaching machines cut external profiles, flats, and contours on workpiece surfaces. The RP/224 vertical surface broach handles specific surface broaching applications. Ohio Broach vertical machines serve the automotive (transmission gears, steering components), defense (gun receivers), aerospace, and hand tool (pliers, wrench jaws) industries.

Ohio Broach Tooling & Services

Ohio Broach manufactured custom broach tools for polygon, blind spline, surface, and internal profile broaching. The company also built custom holders and fixtures for workpiece positioning during broaching operations. Service capabilities included machine rebuilding (complete teardown, way grinding, new hydraulics and electrical systems, automation retrofits), broach tool sharpening (including 24-hour emergency service), reconditioning, and contract production broaching.


Founded	1956, Willoughby, Ohio
Status	Ceased operations September 2024
Legacy Support	BMS (Broaching Machine Specialties, est. 1946) acquired IP March 2025
Best Known For	Custom broaching machines, broach tools, machine rebuilding
Machine Types	Horizontal internal, dual ram vertical, vertical surface, RP/224, table-up
Certifications	ISO 9001, ASME
Industries Served	Automotive, defense/firearms, aerospace, medical, agriculture, oil & gas, hand tools

What to Look for When Buying a Used Ohio Broach Machine

Ohio Broach machines are built with heavy frames, hardened ways, precision hydraulic cylinders, and robust mechanical systems designed for production broaching environments. Here is what to evaluate on used units.

Test the hydraulic system and ram travel. Broaching machines rely on consistent hydraulic pressure and smooth, controlled ram movement. Check the hydraulic power unit for proper oil level, pressure, and flow rate. Inspect cylinders for leaks, drift, and seal condition. Verify that the ram travels smoothly at rated speed with no hesitation or chatter across the full stroke length. On dual ram vertical machines, test both rams independently and verify synchronized operation when running in sequence.

Inspect the ways and ram alignment. Ohio Broach machines use hardened ways that guide the ram through the broaching stroke. Check way surfaces for wear, scoring, or galling. Verify ram-to-table alignment and parallelism. On vertical machines, check the ram guide blocks for clearance and condition. Misalignment causes uneven broach loading, poor surface finish, and accelerated tool wear.

Verify workholding and fixturing. Inspect the worktable, fixtures, and clamping mechanisms for wear and accuracy. On table-up machines, check the table lift mechanism for smooth, centered travel. On production machines with automated part loading, verify the loading mechanism, indexing accuracy, and part ejection.

Evaluate the electrical and control systems. Ohio Broach machines range from relay logic controls on older models through PLC and CNC controls on newer or retrofitted machines. Verify that all electrical components (relays, contactors, solenoid valves, limit switches, proximity sensors) function correctly. Confirm that lubrication and coolant systems function correctly.

Ohio Broach Horizontal Internal Broaching Machines

Ohio Broach horizontal internal broaching machines are designed for pull-type internal broaching of keyways, splines, slots, round holes, and other internal profiles. The hydraulic ram pulls the broach tool through the workpiece in a single pass, producing the finished profile. Standard features include hardened steel ways, built-in coolant delivery, automatic lubrication, and a retriever mechanism that returns the broach to the starting position after each stroke. These machines serve production automotive, defense, and aerospace broaching applications.

Ohio Broach Vertical Broaching Machines

Dual Ram Vertical

Dual ram vertical broaching machines use two hydraulic rams operating in sequence for continuous production broaching with minimized idle time. While one ram performs the cutting stroke, the operator loads the next part at the second station. This configuration significantly increases throughput compared to single-ram machines and is favored in high-volume automotive production for transmission gears, spline hubs, and steering components.

Heavy-Duty Vertical Surface & RP/224

Ohio Broach heavy-duty vertical surface broaching machines cut external profiles, flats, slots, and contoured surfaces on workpiece exteriors. The RP/224 vertical surface broach handles specific surface broaching applications with a dedicated frame and tooling configuration. Table-up machines raise the worktable upward over a stationary broach for internal profile cutting, with gravity assisting chip evacuation from the cut zone.

Ohio Broach Tooling, CNC Shapers & Legacy Support

Ohio Broach designed and manufactured precision broach tools for polygon, blind spline, internal, and surface broaching, along with custom holders and fixtures. The company also built CNC shaping and shaper machines for applications requiring linear reciprocating cutting. After Ohio Broach ceased operations in September 2024, Broaching Machine Specialties (BMS, founded 1946) acquired all intellectual property in March 2025, including complete machine drawings for every Ohio Broach machine ever built. BMS now provides parts, service, rebuilding, and technical support for Ohio Broach equipment in the field.

How to Sell Your Used Ohio Broach

Ohio Broach machines hold solid resale value thanks to nearly seven decades of American manufacturing heritage, ISO 9001/ASME quality, and ongoing demand for broaching capability in automotive, defense, and aerospace manufacturing. With the original manufacturer no longer operating, well-maintained used machines are especially valuable to shops requiring proven broaching equipment.

Resell CNC buys used Ohio Broach machines, every model and tonnage, nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Used Ohio Broach Machines

Are used Ohio Broach machines reliable?

Yes. Ohio Broach manufactured broaching machines in Willoughby, Ohio, from 1956 through September 2024. The company held ISO 9001 and ASME certifications. Heavy frame construction, hardened ways, and precision hydraulic systems are designed for decades of production service. Many Ohio Broach machines remain in active use in automotive and defense manufacturing facilities.

Can I still get parts and service for Ohio Broach machines?

Yes. Broaching Machine Specialties (BMS, founded 1946) acquired all Ohio Broach intellectual property in March 2025, including machine drawings for every machine built since 1956. BMS provides parts, service, rebuilding, and technical support for Ohio Broach machines. BMS also stocks spare parts for nearly every make and model of broaching machine manufactured in the US since the 1940s.

What should I inspect before buying a used Ohio Broach?

Test hydraulic system pressure, cylinder condition, and ram travel smoothness. Inspect hardened ways for wear or scoring. Verify ram alignment. Check workholding fixtures and part loading mechanisms. On dual ram machines, test both rams. Verify all electrical controls, PLC function, and safety interlocks.

What Ohio Broach models hold their value best?

Dual ram vertical broaching machines maintain the strongest resale values due to production throughput capability and automotive demand. Horizontal internal machines hold well for versatile job shop and production use. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.

Does Resell CNC offer financing on used Ohio Broach machines?

Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options to help your business acquire the equipment it needs. Contact us at (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.

How do I sell my used Ohio Broach?

Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy all Ohio Broach models nationwide, from table-up and horizontal internal machines through dual ram vertical and heavy-duty surface broaching systems. Free appraisal within 24 hours.