Grinding

February 2009 Ask the Grinding Doc column

April 2009 Ask The Grinding Doc column

Rough-and-ready grinding calculations and an opinionated Viking help quickly determine appropriate grinding parameters.

An examination of the grinding process through the lens of an electron microscope.

Centerless grinding is often viewed as overly complex, but a look at the process' fundamentals reveals otherwise.

Multifunction grinders, which include other machining operations, enable shops to complete parts in a single setup, among other benefits.

Grinding round HSS cutting tools can be more efficient than milling them. Being able to dress new hybrid metal/polyimide-bond wheels on the grinder adds to the efficiency.

Parts manufacturers can calculate the optimal parameters when grinding with superabrasive wheels to achieve high material-removal rates and more consistent results.

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Grinding machine operators are able to listen to the processes via acoustic emission (AE) monitoring systems and use the information to shorten cycle times and minimize wheel loss from dressing. But, AE sensors need to be positioned to deal with interfering background noise.