Machinery used in grinding wheel production is a very important industrial tool and has been used since ancient times. In order to facilitate the grinding process, many manufacturers often customize grinding wheel production machines according to customers requirements. The parameters of these customized grinding wheel production machines differ from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The basic process of grinding wheel production is the same for all machines. The simple process includes mixing the materials (such as clay, alumina, silicon carbide), pressing the mixed materials into the required shape, sintering the shaped blank, pressing it to the desired thickness, and finally sharpening it. The parameters of the machine used for these processes differ from one manufacturer to another.
In order to adjust the parameters of the machine for the specific grinding wheel production process, a tool known as a metallurgical test is conducted. This test is used to measure the mechanical and structural characteristics of the wheel. The results of the test are then used to adjust the parameters of the machine, such as the number and shape of the wheels cutting edges, the wheels surface roughness, and the wheels durometer.
The parameters of a grinding wheel production machine are typically divided into three categories: cutting parameters, milling parameters, and grinding parameters. Cutting parameters are mainly related to the knife or abrasive used in the grinding wheel production process. This includes the type of knife, the number of teeth on the knife, and the feed rate of the knife. Milling parameters include the type of milling, the speed of milling, and the type of milling media used. Finally, grinding parameters deal with the speed and pressure of grinding, as well as other factors, such as the type of abrasive used.
In addition to the parameters of the machine, it is also important to consider the optimization of the machining process. This includes the selection of the appropriate metallurgical test for the grinding wheel, the selection of the proper cutting and grinding parameters, and the optimization of the milling and grinding processes. Furthermore, it is also important to check the performance of the grinding wheel after production and make necessary changes as needed in order to optimize the performance of the wheel.
Finally, it is important to note that while the parameters mentioned above are necessary for the grinding wheel production process, they are not a substitute for skill and experience. The operator of the machine needs to have the proper experience and expertise in order to be able to properly adjust the parameters of the machine in order to optimize the production process.
