Applications of High-Efficiency Abrasive Process with CBN Grinding Wheel

Yali Hou, Changhe Li, Yan Zhou

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DOI: 10.4236/eng.2010.23026                

Abstract

High-efficiency abrasive process with CBN grinding wheel is one of the important techniques of advanced manufacture. Combined with raw and finishing machining, it can attain high material removal rate like turning, milling and planning. The difficult-to-grinding materials can also be ground by means of this method with high performance. In the present paper, development status and latest progresses on high-efficiency abrasive machining technologies with CBN grinding wheel relate to high speed and super-high speed grinding, quick point-grinding, high efficiency deep-cut grinding, creep feed deep grinding, heavy-duty snagging and abrasive belt grinding were summarized. The efficiency and parameters range of these abrasive machining processes were compared. The key technologies of high efficiency abrasive machining, including grinding wheel, spindle and bearing, grinder, coolant supplying, installation and orientation of wheel and workpiece and safety defended, as well as intelligent monitor and NC grinding were investigated. It is concluded that high efficiency abrasive machining is a promising technology in the future.

Keywords

CBN Grinding, Super-High Speed Grinding, High Efficiency Deep-Cut Grinding, Quick-Point Grinding

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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