Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Videos • April 19, 2021

Episode 106: Understanding chatter

Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D., discusses the grinding principles at work that cause chatter in the 106th episode of The Grinding Doc video series.

Articles • April 5, 2021 • William Leventon

Lean grinding machine

The GT-610 EZ from Glebar Co. is designed to provide slide motion control and other key ingredients to grinding success at a lower price point.

Articles • March 16, 2021 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Increase feed rate or depth of cut?

The Grinding Doc says it depends on what your biggest issue is: thermal damage, chatter or excessive wheel wear

Products • March 16, 2021

M18 FUEL 4-1/2″ / 5″ Grinders

The M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2" / 5" Grinders will be available May 2021, followed by the M18 FUEL™ 4-1/2" / 5" Braking Grinders w/ ONE-KEY™ available Summer 2021. The new braking grinders will deliver all the same performance upgrades as the 4-1/2" / 5" Grinders with an added RAPIDSTOP™ Brake to enhance safety. n

Products • March 11, 2021

Winter V-PRIME Grinding Wheels

V-PRIME grinding wheels significantly increase productivity and reduce cycle times due to requiring lower grinding forces and permitting higher feed rates. User-friendly off-line dressing optimizes grinding wheel preparation, saving time and cost. The new wheels also offer an excellent price/ performance ratio.n

News • February 18, 2021

Vision system monitors grinding machines in seconds

Using a Vicivision optical measuring machine to verify quality during grinding and other operations, Italy-based Bavieri Alfeo Precision Mechanics can obtain accurate results in seconds .

Articles • February 15, 2021

Software cuts turnaround time

Walter's Helitronic Tool Studio software combines ease of programming with great flexibility.

Videos • February 11, 2021

Episode 105: Cylindrical Master 2020

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Grinding Doc video series on Cutting Tool Engineering's website resumes with a special two-hour episode about Cylindrical Master 2020, an Excel program developed by Dr. Jeffrey Badger, aka The Grinding Doc.

News • February 11, 2021

The Grinding Doc video series returns

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grinding Doc video series on Cutting Tool Engineering's website resumes with a special two-hour episode about Cylindrical Master 2020, an Excel program developed by Dr. Jeffrey Badger, aka the Grinding Doc. The 105th episode of the Grinding Doc video series provides a detailed description of the Cylindrical Master program that Badger developed during the pandemic.

Products • February 10, 2021

EVN Grinding Oil

EVN provides additional benefits over normal grinding oils. Its combination of low viscosity (5.4 cSt) coupled with a high flash point (370 degrees F) is not possible in petroleum based products. That means that EVN improves flushing, which helps grinding performance while also providing the increased safety features.

Products • January 29, 2021

Fastt-Grind Ceramic Discs

Premium Ceramic Grain - provides a cooler cut for a longer lasting disc; 50 Grit – less emphasis on aggression with refined surface finish; 36 Grit – best combination of stock. Works well on stainless steel & carbon steel, weld bead removal, chamfering and beveling, flame-cut steel removal, edge grinding and deburring.

Products • January 29, 2021

Heavy-Duty Bench Grinders

Every grinder provides four to seven times longer duty cycle under load and eight times less speed degradation than the competition. The grinders provide smooth, quiet power for grinding cleaning, deburring, chamfering and sharpening.