An Experimental Study on the Dynamic Behavior of Grinding Wheels in High Efficiency Deep Grinding

Abstract

The design and material of the grinding wheel hub determine its static and dynamic behaviors which, in turn, play significant roles in grinding performance. This can be of special interest in high efficiency deep grinding (HEDG) process, in which the wheel is subjected to extremely high centrifugal and grinding forces. On the other hand, controlling the dynamic behavior of the grinding wheel through an in-process monitoring and a post-process measurement seems an appropriate approach to optimize the grinding process. This paper addresses the effects of the Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) hub body on the grinding process efficiency through comparing the results of the experiments carried out by two CBN vitrified bonded wheels with different hub materials, CFRP and steel. The experiments were conducted using a new in-process measurement system. It was proved that the dynamic behavior of grinding wheels can affect the chip removal mechanism, and in turn, influences the finished surface roughness. Furthermore, using the CFRP as the hub material leads to a reduction in the wheel radial expansion during the operation and grinding forces. High amplitudes and frequencies have been measured when using the steel grinding wheel, while they can be damped by employing CFRP hub material.