Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

A line of Type 1 cotton-fiber abrasive wheels for grinding, deburring, and polishing that reportedly last up to 10 times longer than unitized wheels is available from Rex-Cut Products.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Ask the Grinding Doc columnist, helps you make sense of nonsensical grinding parameters and achieving final depth when ID grinding in his June column.

A shop grinding tungsten carbide with a resin-bonded diamond wheel asked the Grinding Doc about the difference between two conditioning sticks purchased from two differrent suppliers. With one stick the shop can do a lot more parts between stickings. Why is this? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, responds in the 20th episode of the video series.

The May 2011 Look Ahead column looks at an exoskeletal arm support for manual metalworking and other manipulation tasks.

Developments in superabrasive grinding wheels for producing ceramic balls.

Superabrasive wheels add science to the art of polishing.

Is minimum quantity lubrication the wave of the future or simply another option shops should keep in mind? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, responds in the 19th episode of the video series.

Metabo Corp. offers the 4-½" / 5" WA11-125 Quick small angle grinder, featuring a unique auto-balance system that extends both tool and wheel life, while making the grinder safer and more comfortable to use.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has introduced a line of diamond wheels engineered for demanding metal applications.

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.

A shop experiencing more wheel wear and burn after switching from one high-speed steel grade to another that reportedly offers lower grindability—requiring slower feedrates—seeks a recommendation for a wheel that won't require the shop to increase cycle time. Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, considers the shop's options in the 18th episode of the video series.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a new large angle grinder to its Metabo Metal Masters series.