scholarly journals Digital light processing based additive manufacturing of resin bonded SiC grinding wheels and their grinding performance

Author(s):  
Qingfeng Ai ◽  
Jahangir Khosravi ◽  
Bahman Azarhoushang ◽  
Amir Daneshi ◽  
Björn Becker

Abstract In this study, an additive manufacturing process based on digital light processing was employed for quick, flexible, and economical fabrication of resin-bonded SiC grinding tools. The grinding wheel has been fabricated using laboratory manufacturing processes that utilize ultraviolet-curable resins and conventional abrasives. Also, desirable geometries and features like integrated coolant holes, which are difficult or even almost impossible to manufacture by conventional processes, are easily achievable. Grinding experiments were carried out by different process parameters, and with two different grinding wheels, i.e. with and without cooling channels with different concentrations (25 wt.% and 50 wt.% grains) to evaluate the grinding efficiency of the produced tools. Grinding forces, tool wear, tool loading, and ground surface quality were measured and analyzed. The wear rates of the grinding wheels with cooling channels were generally less than those without cooling channels, particularly in the deep grinding processes with large contact areas. Grinding tests on a hardened steel have shown that the integration of cooling lubricant channels almost prevents the wheel loading. In addition, by increasing the cutting speed (from 15 to 30 m/s) and decreasing the feed rate (from 10 to 2 m/min) the grinding wheel wear was significantly reduced. Furthermore, surface grinding of aluminum resulted in surface roughness values (Ra) in the range of 1 µm to 2.5 µm, while a Ra of about 0.2 µm was achieved by grinding hardened steel (100Cr6) with the same grinding conditions. Using the higher SiC-grain concentration (50 wt.%), it was determined that the surface roughness was 50% finer. Additionally the tool wear was significantly reduced (up to 30 times depending on the process parameters). The wear characteristics of the grinding wheel was analyzed through a novel image processing system. Significant correlations were found between wear flat of grains and the increase in grinding forces due to the tool wear.

Author(s):  
Qingfeng Ai ◽  
Jahangir Khosravi ◽  
Bahman Azarhoushang ◽  
Amir Daneshi ◽  
Björn Becker

AbstractIn this study, an additive manufacturing process based on digital light processing was employed for a quick, flexible, and economical fabrication of resin bonded SiC grinding tools. The grinding wheel has been fabricated using laboratory manufacturing processes that utilize ultraviolet-curable resins and conventional abrasives. Also, desirable geometries and features like integrated coolant holes, which are difficult or even almost impossible to manufacture by conventional processes, are easily achievable. Grinding experiments were carried out by different process parameters, and with two different grinding wheels, i.e., with and without cooling channels with different concentrations (25 wt.% and 50 wt.% grains) to evaluate the grinding efficiency of the produced tools. Grinding forces, tool wear, tool loading, and ground surface quality were measured and analyzed. The wear rates of the grinding wheels with cooling channels were generally less than those without cooling channels, particularly in the deep grinding processes with large contact areas. Grinding tests on a hardened steel have shown that the integration of cooling lubricant channels almost prevents the wheel loading. In addition, by increasing the cutting speed (from 15 to 30 m/s) and decreasing the feed rate (from 10 to 2 m/min), the grinding wheel wear was significantly reduced. Furthermore, surface grinding of aluminum resulted in surface roughness values (Ra) in the range of 1 μm to 2.5 μm, while a Ra of about 0.2 μm was achieved by grinding hardened steel (100Cr6) with the same grinding conditions. Using the higher SiC-grain concentration (50 wt.%), it was determined that the surface roughness was 50% finer. Additionally the tool wear was significantly reduced (up to 30 times depending on the process parameters). The wear characteristics of the grinding wheel were analyzed through a novel image processing system. Significant correlations were found between the wear flat of grains and the increase in grinding forces due to the tool wear.


2016 ◽  
Vol 686 ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslav Neslušan ◽  
Jitka Baďurová ◽  
Anna Mičietová ◽  
Maria Čiliková

This paper deals with cutting ability of progressive Norton Quantum grinding wheel during grinding roll bearing steel 100Cr6 of hardness 61 HRC. Cutting ability of this wheel is compared with conventional grinding wheel and based on measurement of grinding forces as well as surface roughness. Results of experiments show that Norton Quantum grinding wheels are capable of long term grinding cycles at high removal rates without unacceptable occurrence of grinding chatter and surface burn whereas application of conventional wheel can produce excessive vibration and remarkable temper colouring of ground surface. Moreover, while Norton Quantum grinding wheel gives nearly constant grinding forces and surface roughness within ground length at higher removal rates, conventional grinding wheel (as that reported in this study) does not.


2016 ◽  
Vol 874 ◽  
pp. 101-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Daneshi ◽  
Bahman Azarhoushang

Structuring of the grinding wheels is a promising method to reduce the forces involved in grinding, especially during dry grinding. In this paper, one of the methods of grinding wheel structuring is presented. The structuring process was modeled to find the corresponding dressing parameters for the desired structure dimensions. The cylindrical grinding operation with the structured wheels was simulated to produce a spiral free ground surface. Afterwards, the dry grinding experiments with the structured and non-structured wheels were carried out to evaluate the efficiency of the structured wheels. The results revealed that the grinding forces can be reduced by more than 50% when the grinding wheels are structured, while the surface roughness values increase by 80%.


1964 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janez Peklenik

The random input (cutting elements of the grinding wheel) and outputs (surface roughness and the tool wear) of a grinding process are investigated. The influence of the physical and geometrical properties of the grinding wheels with regard to averages, correlation functions, and dispersion spectra for the dressed and worn cutting space is determined. The transfer function of the grinding process in terms of the surface roughness of the workpiece and the wear of the grinding wheel is developed, and the cutting ability of the grinding wheel is defined and investigated.


2009 ◽  
Vol 76-78 ◽  
pp. 163-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taghi Tawakoli ◽  
Abdolreza Rasifard ◽  
Alireza Vesali

The efficiency of using of CBN grinding wheels highly depends on the dressing process as well as on the coolant lubricant used. The Institute of Grinding and Precision Technology (KSF) investigated the performance of vitrified CBN grinding wheels -being dressed using different parameters- while using two different grinding oils and two different water-miscible coolant lubricants. The obtained results show that the performance of the vitrified CBN grinding wheels regarding the quality of the workpiece surface, the grinding forces as well as the wear of the grinding wheel, highly depend on the dressing conditions and the type of the coolant lubricant used. Compared to the water-miscible coolant lubricants, the grinding oils show better results.


Author(s):  
Xiaolan Han ◽  
Zhanfeng Liu ◽  
Yazhou Feng

In the deep-hole boring process on pure niobium tube, there exist some problems including serious tool wear, tough chips, and poor surface quality. In order to bore high-quality deep holes on rolled niobium tube, the cutting tool structure and boring process parameters suitable for machining rolled niobium tube were designed and two experimental schemes were proposed. The results showed that the geometric parameters of the cutting tool and process parameters have important influences on the tool wear, chip morphologies, hole-axis deflection, and hole surface roughness. By adjusting the geometric parameters of the cutting tool and boring process parameters, reasonable geometric parameters of the cutting tool and boring process parameters were obtained.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Akira Mizobuchi ◽  
Atsuyoshi Tashima

This study addresses the wet grinding of large stainless steel sheets, because it is difficult to subject them to dry grinding. Because stainless steel has a low thermal conductivity and a high coefficient of thermal expansion, it easily causes grinding burn and thermal deformation while dry grinding on the wheel without applying a cooling effect. Therefore, wet grinding is a better alternative. In this study, we made several types of grinding wheels, performed the wet grinding of stainless steel sheets, and identified the wheels most suitable for the process. As such, this study developed a special accessory that could be attached to a wet grinding workpiece. The attachment can maintain constant pressure, rotational speed, and supply grinding fluid during work. A set of experiments was conducted to see how some grinding wheels subjected to some grinding conditions affected the surface roughness of a workpiece made of a stainless steel sheet (SUS 304, according to Japanese Industrial Standards: JIS). It was found that the roughness of the sheet could be minimized when a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) grinding wheel was used as the grinding wheel and tap water was used as the grinding fluid at an attachment pressure of 0.2 MPa and a rotational speed of 150 rpm. It was shown that a surface roughness of up to 0.3 μm in terms of the arithmetic average height could be achieved if the above conditions were satisfied during wet grinding. The final surface roughness was 0.03 μm after finish polishing by buffing. Since the wet grinding of steel has yet to be studied in detail, this article will serve as a valuable reference.


2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Suzuki ◽  
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Tatsuya Furuki ◽  
Mutsumi Okada ◽  
Katsuji Fujii ◽  
...  

Micro milling tools made of PolyCrystalline Diamond (PCD) have been developed to machine ceramic micro dies and molds. Cutting edges are ground with diamond wheels. PCD milling tool wear is evaluated by cutting binder-less tungsten carbide spherical molds and machining structured surfaces for trial. Results of experiments clarified that PCD milling tool life is over 10 times that of resinoid diamond grinding wheels, and that form accuracy was 0.1 µm-0.3 µm P-V and surface roughness was 10 nm Rz.


1978 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Murray ◽  
S. Malkin

An investigation is described of the effects of rotary dressing on grinding wheel performance. Grinding performance is evaluated mainly in terms of the grinding forces and surface finish. It is demonstrated that the magnitudes of the grinding forces can be attributed to differences in the size of the wear flat area obtained by the various rotary dressing conditions. For finer dresser infeeds and greater differences between the peripheral velocities of the dresser and the grinding wheel, bigger grinding forces and smoother surfaces are obtained. A direct relationship is obtained between the grinding performance and the dressing interference angle, a larger angle resulting in smaller grinding forces and rougher surfaces. This leads to a trade-off relationship between grinding forces and surface roughness which characterizes the rotary dressing process.


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