Internal Grinding

Internal grinding is an abrasive machining process by which small chips of material are removed from an internal surface or hole by means of a plain or formed grinding wheel.  The workpiece may be held in either a chucking-type or centerless-type workholding device.

Process Characteristics

Is applicable on internal surfaces or holes
Produces close tolerances and smooth surfaces
Can produce nonsymmetrical parts by using auxiliary holding devices
Is most efficient for use on rings, sleeves, etc.
Requires coolant
Is primarily a finishing 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.