Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Videos • July 26, 2021

Grinding Meets Erosion!

Two technologies, one machine: The new VOLLMER VHybrid 360 combines the strengths of an innovative grinding machine and a proven powerful erosion machine. Allowing you to switch between the two functions in no time! Efficient processing and powerful machining of carbide tools with diameters of up to 50 mm.

Articles • July 20, 2021 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Surface grinding large plates

The Grinding Doc lists to-do items for improving 'ugly' grinding process.

Products • July 20, 2021

Blue Moon TZ High-Performance Grinding Wheels

The abrasive grain used in the Blue Moon TZ is very sharp-edged, microcrystalline and has an elongated trapezoidal rod shape. Blue Moon TZ grinding wheels are particularly impressive due to their very low thermal load in the contact zone. The high profile retention of our grit combination leads to extended dressing intervals at high stock removal rates and increases economic efficiency.

Products • July 17, 2021

IDeal-Prime Internal Diameter Grinding Wheels

The wheels feature an innovative Norton Quantum Prime nano-crystalline ceramic grain, embedded in an optimized matrix of Norton Vitrium3 bond. The combination of the micro-fracture properties of the new ceramic grain from Saint-Gobain Abrasives and the retention capability of the bond ensures long wheel life, excellent grinding efficiency, and consistent part quality with superior finish which results in cost savings of 30% and more.

Articles • July 7, 2021 • William Leventon

The skyline’s the limit for this grinder

The ShapeSmart model NP50 is a five-axis "pinch/peel" grinding machine from Rollomatic that features unique technology for turning out nonround parts.

News • June 23, 2021

Abrasive Technology receives investment by Blue Sea Capital

New opportunities are expected with the new investment in the company.

Products • June 19, 2021

Norton Quantum Prime Grinding Wheels

Norton Quantum Prime Wheels have several important advantages including a new micro-fracturing grain that has unparalleled sharpness and cutting efficiency which reduces power draw and cycle times, while increasing material removal rates. The unique grain is free cutting, which combined with advanced bond technologies such as Norton Vitrium3, allows Quantum Prime to wear more consistently, improving part quality, geometry and finish even at high material removal rates.

Products • June 10, 2021

PG-912DG Enclosed Centerless Form Grinder

Glebar pairs the wider work wheel with an oscillating regulating wheel powered by servo motors to reduce setup time and improve sphericity. The slides can be programmed to finite positions through a touchscreen HMI. When an operator selects a job, the servo motors automatically adjust to programmed positions which reduces setup time.

News • May 24, 2021

Why turn when you can grind?

The Weifuautocam Precision Machinery Corporation from Wuxi, China is using a Grindstar profile and cut-off machine from Junker for the production of adjusting screws for high-pressure hydraulic pumps. Weifuautocam, a part of the Weifu Group, began collaborating with Junker in 2000.

Articles • May 10, 2021 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Dress in the front or rear?

The Grinding Doc says there are four factors to consider: stiffness, cycle time, chatter and alignment

Articles • May 7, 2021 • Augusto Naruse

5 reasons to upgrade to vit-CBN

Advice is given for switching from conventional vitrified grinding wheels to vitrified CBN when cylindrical grinding.

Videos • April 20, 2021

Episode: 107: Grinding, a pictorial odyssey

At The Grinding Doc, we put together this short video with some of our more popular electron-microscope photos. Take a look. It might just change how you see grinding.