Tribology and Fundamentals of Abrasive Machining Processes

This new edition draws upon the science of tribology to understand, predict, and improve abrasive machining processes. Each of the main elements of the abrasive machining system are looked at along with the tribological factors that control the efficiency and quality of the processes described. Grinding is dealt with in particular detail, and solutions are posed to many of the most commonly experienced industrial problems, such as poor accuracy, poor surface quality, rapid wheel wear, vibrations, work-piece burn, and high process costs. This 3rd edition has also been updated to include:

• Extensive explanation of the main abrasive machining processes such as reciprocate and creep-feed grinding, high-speed high-efficiency deep grinding, centerless grinding, and loose abrasive machining
• New case studies on the most common grinding practices, including 5-Axis grinding
• New coverage on conditioning, mechanical dressing, and non-mechanical dressing processes
• Discussion of the mechanisms of abrasion and tool wear, workpiece surface roughness, and new classes of abrasive and bonding materials
• Two new sections devoted to the workpiece surface roughness and thermal aspects of grinding and their influencing factors in determining quality assurance measures