Diamond and CBN - 1A1 wheels
Question
When using 1A1 diamond and CBN wheels for cylindrical grinding, what tips should I follow?
Answer
- Cylindrical grinding applications – 1A1 wheels:
- Include all outside grinding of round parts, even though the finished product is not always a true cylinder.
- Infeed at both ends of the traverse to keep wheel face flat.
- Use work supports to prevent deflection.
- Rough grinding traverse speed should be 1/2 to 2/3 of the thickness of the wheel per work revolution.
- Finishing grinding traverse speed should be 1/2" or less per work revolution.
- CBN wheels are used on hardened steels.
- Diamond wheel are used to cut or slot carbide, glass or ceramic parts.
- It is the user’s responsibility to refer to and comply with ANSI B7.1