Cut-off Wheel Research Articles

Metal Cutting With Abrasive Wheels

Abstract The analytical investigation herewith reported was undertaken in order to determine whether or not the manner in which an abrasive cutoff wheel is operated might have an important effect upon the amount of service obtainable during the life of each wheel; and whether or not the maximum possible cutting rate might also be subject to improvement by better methods of operation. The geometrical relationships involved in cutting round stock have been determined, with the stock rigidly clamped and with the stock rotating in each direction relative to the wheel rotation. Based on the geometry of the several conditions, some predictions have been made as to the advantages which might be gained by a well-organized experimental program.