What is Precision Grinding?
Precision grinding is a precision manufacturing process widely used in various fields. Precision grinding provides an effective method to complete the manufacturing and finishing of metal parts with very tight and tight tolerances. It is typically used as the one of final machining processes on a part.
Precision grinding uses grinding wheels as cutting tools. Grinding wheels are consumable grinding wheels for various grinding and abrasive machining operations. Precision grinding uses a rotating grinding wheel to remove material, resulting in a flat surface, which can produce very good finish and very precise dimensions.
Some precision machining factory can perform precision grinding on site, or they can choose to outsource it to companies specializing in this service. Many cities in manufacturing regions and factories have facilities to provide this service. Many of these companies also manufacture and use the specifications provided by customers to produce precision machined parts on order.
Since Precision Grinding is an expensive operation, it is used only on materials requiring a better finishing.
Types Of Precision Grinding
The technician will also select the appropriate tool to make the surface of the workpiece to be polished have the correct shape, size and texture.
Depending on the size, shape, features and required productivity, the technician will select the appropriate grinding operation.
Surface Grinding
Cylindrical Grinding
Centerless Grinding