Grinding

The Case For Synthetic Diamonds In Wheel Dressing Tools

Synthetic-diamond dressing tools are often a superior alternative to natural-diamond dressing tools for conditioning a grinding wheel. The reason is the consistency that the synthetic-diamond tools bring to the process. That is a key point in the case for synthetic diamond dressing tools made by William D. Ja

The Case For Hydrostatic Ways

Moving on oil can let a grinding machine deliver more power along a smoother pass.

Getting Centered With Centerless

A job shop that specializes in cylindrical grinding is shifting more of its work from ID/OD grinders to centerless grinders. In understanding the rationale behind this move, other shops can determine where centerless makes the most sense.

Rotary Grinder Features Variable Feeds And Speeds

In It For The Long Haul

Curt Reed uses advanced grinding techniques in the pursuit of short-run, sub-micron work that other shops can’t perform or won’t attempt. His shop’s commitment to its customers is reflected in the high level of equipment sophistication and applied grinding acumen.

Adaptive Machining For Turbine Blade Repair

Real-time-responding CNC brings new possibilities to difficult machining applications.

Creep-feed Grinding Is A Milling Process

Because creep-feed grinding is essentially a milling process, why not use a VMC? A grinding machine supplier describes how a VMC platform can make creep-feed grinding more effective.

System Profiles PCD Tools On A Wire EDM

The PCD Edge System is said to allow quick and precise profiling of PCD cutting tools using a Fanuc iC series wire EDM. Available from Methods EDM, the system consists of programming/probing/cutting software, a micro-finish power supply for cutting PCD, a Hirschmann rotary axis, a Renishaw probe (mounted on the EDM) and a tool-clamping system.

Chamfer Tool Blanks And Rods

Cylindrical Grinder For Small-Run Jobs