On reduction of energy flow into workpiece in continuous generating grinding

Abstract

Owing to intense heat generation in the continuous generating grinding, a large amount of grinding fluid is supplied during the process. Recently, however, reduction in grinding fluid supply has been attempted. In this study, the specific grinding energy and heat partition ratio of continuous generating grinding was analysed under dry conditions. The results revealed that the specific energy reduced to 53.8% with the grinding wheel of nine starts compared to that of three starts. The heat partition ratio remained almost unchanged with varying number of starts. The results revealed that a wheel with higher number of starts is thermally beneficial.