Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Cutting Tool Engineering Editorial Director Alan Rooks examines Germany's manufacturing model in his July Lead Angle commentary.

Courtesy of United GrindingThe Studer S40 CNC cylindrical grinder from United Grinding enables Damen Carbide to process shafts up to 63" long and weighing 286 lbs.Technology change has a universal impact on parts manufacturers—from the largest plant to the smallest shop.

For the 21st episode of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, a shop wondered whether it's better to up-grind or down-grind? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of the video series, responds.

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.

Rush Machinery offers the large capacity Model FC-700 Series Diamond and CBN Wheel Truing and Dressing Machine.

Metabo Corp. has introduced the W680 4 ½" angle grinder. This new angle grinder is ideal for cutting, grinding and deburring metal.

Metabo Corp. offers the W780 4 ½" angle grinder.

Rollomatic Inc. continues the success and growth of its 6-axis GrindSmart series of multi-axis tool grinding machines by announcing the addition of an optional 6-station wheel changer.

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.

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.