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A grinding machine is a Machine Tool used for producing very fine finishes or making very light cuts, using an Abrasive Wheel as the cutting device. This wheel can be made up of various sizes and types of stones, Diamond s or of Inorganic materials. For machines used to reduce particle size in materials processing see Grinding . CONSTRUCTION The grinding machine consists of a power driven grinding wheel spinning at the required speed (which is determined by the wheels diameter and manufacturers rating, usually by a formula) and a bed with a fixture to guide and hold the work-piece. The grinding head can be controlled to travel across a fixed work piece or the workpiece can be moved whilst the grind head stays in a fixed position. Very fine control of the grinding head or tables position is possible using a Vernier calibrated hand wheel, or using the features of NC or CNC controls. Grinding machines remove material from the workpiece by abrasion which can generate substantial amounts of Heat , they therefore incorporate a Coolant to cool the workpiece so that it does not overheat and go outside its Tolerance , the coolant also benefits the machinist as the heat generated may cause burns in some cases. TYPES OF GRINDERS These machines include the
SEE ALSO Contrast these machines against Angle Grinder and Buffing Machine . |
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