‘Apparent’ Run-Out of the Grinding Wheel Periphery and Its Effect on Surface Topography

Abstract

The number of variables in production processes where abrasives are applied can be almost infinitely large. An abrasive machining can be achieved by means of grains bonded together to form abrasive tools (grinding wheels, etc.) or by means of abrasive grains which are free. Although there are many types of abrasive machining, the conventional grinding with bonded abrasives (grinding wheels) plays the most important part. The diagram in figure 1 shows the possible application of grinding wheels in various grinding operations. From those shown in the diagram traverse and plunge cylindrical grinding are most often used.