Precision cylindrical face grinding

Abstract

The mathematical models and experimental validations of precision cylindrical face grinding using a narrow ring superabrasive wheel are presented. The high pressure seal in diesel engine fuel systems demands the μm-scale form tolerance specifications and has driven the development of precision face grinding using the superabrasive wheel. Two mathematical models were developed: one was applied to predict the convex or concave face profile and another was used to simulate the abrasive trajectories, which become the cross-hatch grinding marks on the ground face. Cylindrical face grinding experiments were conducted. Experimental measurements of face profile and abrasive trajectories were used to validate the theoretical results. For high-pressure sealing surfaces, the height of face profile and grinding trajectories were two critical characteristics for design and manufacturing. Two design tools, a linear approximate solution for the profile height and an atlas for grinding trajectories, were developed to assist the selection of process parameters for the machine setup.