The book is aimed at practitioners, engineers, researchers, students and teachers. The approach is direct, concise and authoritative. Progressing through each major element of the grinding system and then on to machine developments and process control, the reader becomes aware of all aspects of operation and design. Trends are described demonstrating key features. Coverage includes abrasives and super-abrasives, wheel design, dressing technology, machine accuracy and productivity, grinding machine design, high-speed grinding technology, cost optimization, ultra-precision grinding, process control developments, vibration control, coolants and fluid delivery.
Table of Contents
Introduction; Basic material removal; Grinding wheel developments; Grinding wheel dressing; Wheel contact effects; High-speed grinding; Avoiding thermal damage; Application of fluids; Cost reduction; Grinding machine developments; Process control; Vibration problem solving; Centreless grinding; Material removal by grains; Real contact; Specific energy; Mechanics of abrasion; Temperatures in grinding
