Diffusion Phenomena in the Combined Electric Diamond Grinding

Abstract

The problems of practical application of the combined electric diamond grinding (CEDG) are examined. Experiments were conducted on the grinding tool materials with metal-bonded diamond grinding wheels. In the presented part of the work, the roughness of the machined surface of specimens made of high-speed steel is investigated. It was established that the CEDG makes it possible to decrease the roughness of the machined surface to 30-40 % in comparison with other combined methods and 1.5-2 times in comparison with usual grinding. The application ensures the grinding by diamond wheels in the mode of self-sharpening and guarantees the continuity of its geometric form, which eliminates the defect layer on the machined surface and gives a longer period of wheel stability. The results obtained show that diamond wheels can be successfully used for grinding wide spectrum of tool materials.