Cylindrical Grinding

Cylindrical grinding is an abrasive machining process in which material is removed from the external surface of a metallic or nonmetallic cylindrical workpiece by rotating the grinding wheel and workpiece in opposite directions while they are in contact with one another.  The workpiece is mounted between centers and is rotated by means of a workpiece holder (grinding dog or center driver.)

Process Characteristics

Produces straight, tapered, and formed workpieces
Is used only for cylindrical workpieces
Produces highly accurate surfaces and smooth finishes
Is primarily a final machining process

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.