Abstract

Abstract In the manfacture of structural ceramic components, it has been well documented that the grinding costs can be as high as 90% of the total cost. Grinding costs of ceramics can be reduced by maximizing the material removal rates (MRR). A novel grinding technology that incorporates in-process dressing of metal bonded superabrasive wheels, known as Electrolytic In-Process Dressing (ELID) has been developed (1) which can significantly increase the MRR. This technique uses a metal bonded grinding wheel that is electrolytically dressed, during the grinding process, for continuous protrudent abrasive from superabrasi ve wheels. The principle of ELID grinding technology will be discussed in this paper as will its application for rough grinding. The effects of various parameters such as wheel bond type and type of power supply on the ELID grinding mechanism will also be addressed in this paper.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.