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Articles April 1, 2011 Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.
Origins of chatter
Ask the Grinding Doc columnist Dr. Jeffrey Badger offers a better understanding regarding the origins of chatter, and a look at single-point diamond dressing tools.
Articles August 1, 2009 Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.
Grinding Doc: Using the Ra eyeball technique
Dear Doc: I grind small parts with intricate geometries. I'd like to get a handle on what kind of Ra values I'm generating and if the grinding process changes I'm making are improving or worsening the surface finish. I was told to purchase a profilometer. Is this the best route to go?