Cylindrical Grinding processes are used extensively in
engineering workshops to finish pre-finish and heat treatment surfaces of all
kinds. Grinders can perform both rough out work and finish the work to fine
tolerances.
Fine surface finishes and a high degree of accuracy can be obtained
more economically on grinders than any other machine available today. Turning
and CNC turning can provide similar surface finishes and tolerance control, yet
it the method of material removal that inhences the properties of a component when
comparing turning verses Cylindrical Grinding.
Turning tears material which increases surface imperfections
or surface finishes, these imperfections can act as raising stress levels in a component
that is place under load.
The grinding process reduces the potential for stress through
a uniform surface that offers greater resistance to cracking or component fatigue.
In general terms, grinding allowance is necessary to prepare
a component to meet a specified tolerance. This grinding allowance varies from operation
to operation along with from material to material.
Work holding of components to be cylindrically ground can
be:
- Between Centres
- In a Chuck
- On a face plate
- May require the use of a steady
The cylindrical grinding process can be a combination of :
- Grinding a shoulder
- Taper Grinding
- Plunge Cutting
- Form Grinding
- Internal
- External
Cylindrical grinding is a specialist area of component machining and takes years of experience to prefect the process in terms of effectiveness and efficiency .
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