Abstract
The grinding or abrasive machining of composite materials is a complex system that relies on the use of hard materials such as alumina and diamond to achieve precisely machined functional surfaces. This chapter focuses on the grinding of polymer matrix composites (PMCs), metal matrix composites (MMCs), and ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and explains how abrasive grain and bonding characteristics affect the grindability of fibrous materials surrounded by a binder. The chapter reviews the current literature surrounding the specification of abrasive products in use for shaping PMCs, MMCs and CMCs and provides an insight into the future specifications of abrasive grains and bonded products for grinding increasingly complex composite materials.
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