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Grinding Machine

Surface grinding machines are used to finish flat surfaces and come in four types depending on whether the spindle is horizontal or vertical and if the table reciprocates or rotates. The key components are the saddle, which moves the table back and forth, the table which holds the workpiece, and the wheel head which raises and lowers the grinding wheel to set the depth of cut. While vertical spindle grinders can remove material quickly, horizontal spindle grinders produce a better surface finish.

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Grinding Machine

Surface grinding machines are used to finish flat surfaces and come in four types depending on whether the spindle is horizontal or vertical and if the table reciprocates or rotates. The key components are the saddle, which moves the table back and forth, the table which holds the workpiece, and the wheel head which raises and lowers the grinding wheel to set the depth of cut. While vertical spindle grinders can remove material quickly, horizontal spindle grinders produce a better surface finish.

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Surface Grinding Machine

Surface grinding machines are employed to finish plain or flat surfaces horizontally,
vertically or at any angle.

There are four different types of surface grinders. They are

1. Horizontal spindle and reciprocating table type


2. Horizontal spindle and rotary table type
3. Vertical spindle and reciprocating table type
4. Vertical spindle and rotary table type

Saddle – Saddle is mounted on the guide ways provided on the top of the base. It can be
moved at cross towards or away from the column.
Table – The table is fitted to the carefully machined guide ways of the saddle. It
reciprocates along the guide ways to provide the longitudinal feed. The table is provided
with ‘T’- slots for clamping work pieces directly on the table or for clamping grinding
fixtures or magnetic chuck.

Wheel head – An electric motor is fitted on the wheel head to drive the grinding wheel.
The wheel heed is mounted on the guide ways of the column, which is secured to the base.
It can be raised or lowered with the grinding wheel to accommodate work pieces of
different heights and to set the wheel for depth of cut.

Vertical Spindle Surface Grinding Machine

The face or sides of the wheel are used for grinding in the vertical type surface grinders.
The area of contact is large and stock can be removed quickly. But a criss-cross pattern of
grinding scratches are left on the work surface. Considering the quality of surface finish
obtained, the horizontal spindle type machines are widely used.

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