Grinding (Surface, Cylindrical, Tool & Cutter)

Articles • June 1, 2008 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Calculated Grinding

Parts manufacturers can calculate the optimal parameters when grinding with superabrasive wheels to achieve high material-removal rates and more consistent results.

Articles • April 1, 2008

Staying Sharp

Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Back to Basics, Machine Technology, Shop Operations, Part Time, Ask the Grinding Doc

Articles • April 1, 2008

Now Hear This

Grinding machine operators are able to listen to the processes via acoustic emission (AE) monitoring systems and use the information to shorten cycle times and minimize wheel loss from dressing. But, AE sensors need to be positioned to deal with interfering background noise.

Articles • April 1, 2008 • Dr. LaRoux K. Gillespie

Alluring Deburring

Magnetic abrasive finishing can deburr and create highly polished, smooth surface finishes. It can also remove microcracks, recast metal, metallurgical phase changes, visible scratches and damaging residual stresses.

Articles • February 1, 2008

Staying Sharp February 2008

Staying Sharp, Manager's Desk, Back to Basics, Shop Operations, Machine Technology, Part Time, Ask the Grinding Doc

Articles • February 1, 2008 • John A. Webster, Ph.D.

Coolant Calculus

Improving the grinding process via coolant nozzle design.

Articles • December 1, 2007

EMO Grows Rapidly

Highlights of the products displayed at the EMO 2007.

Articles • December 1, 2007 • John Richard

Grind Right

Causes of and solutions for grinding problems. Once a grinding error is detected, machine shop personnel need to know how to troubleshoot the problem to minimize scrap and unproductive machining time.

Articles • June 1, 2007 • Chris Stine

Creeping Ahead

Replacing milling and broaching with creep-feed grinding. Why more shops have replaced milling and broaching with creep-feed grinding.

Articles • June 1, 2007

Superabrasive Wheels: Multitask Diamond Wheel

Milling and grinding with a single-layer, metal-bond diamond wheel.

Articles • April 1, 2007

Staying Sharp April 2007

Manager's Desk, Machining Tips, Part Time, Ask the Grinding Doc

Articles • February 1, 2007

Staying Sharp February 2007

Staying Sharp February 2007