Grinding Machine: Definition, Parts, Working Principle,

Operation, Advantages, Application [Notes & PDF]

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The
Grinding
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manufacturing Industry. Today we will study the Definition, Parts, Working Principle,
Operation, Advantages, Application of the Grinding machine in detail.

Lets start with the definition first,

Grinding Machine Definition:

Table of Contents

Grinding Machine Definition:

Grinding Machine Parts and Function:
Grinding Machine Working Principle:
Grinding Machine Working Video:
Grinding Machine Operations:
Grinding Machine Advantages:
Grinding Machine Disadvantages:
Grinding Machine Application:

A grinding machine is a production machine tool used in the manufacturing

industry in which the grinding wheel is attached in the tool post and the workpiece
is fixed to the work table and when the operation starts it removes the unwanted

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material to get the desired surface finish, correct size, and accurate shape of the
workpiece.

It is also known as the Abrasive Grinding Machining Process. Why Abrasive Grinding
Machining Process? Because the abrasives are placed on the surface to do the finishing
process with much more accuracy.

The grinding machine is widely used to finish the workpiece. Do you know why? Because
the work removal rate is low between 0.25 to 0.5 mm. (This can be advantages or
disadvantages also for various types of works).

Grinding Machine Parts and Function:

The Grinding Machine Consists of Following Main Parts:

Base or Bed
Column
Headstock
Tailstock
Worktable
Wheel Head
Grinding or Abrasive Wheel
Crossfeed or Traversing Wheel and
Coolant Supply Nozzle

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Base or Bed:

The base or Bed is made up of cast iron. It is situated horizontally and it is the bottom part
of the grinding machine, provides support to all the grinding parts. When machine
operation starts some vibration occurs therefore base acts as an absorber of vibrations.

Column:
Colum is like a vertical pillar of the machine in this section the abrasive wheel, wheel
head, and wheel guard are kept. The column is also made up of cast iron.

Headstock:
In Lathe Machine this section is known as live center Do you know that? The headstock
work is to match the center and helps to grip the workpiece.

Tailstock:
Tailstock is know as dead center. It also provides gripping to the work piece.

Work Table:

Nowadays In the new grinding machine, the headstock and tailstock are replaced with
work tables. A worktable is like a magnetic chuck that holds the workpiece.

Wheel Head:

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In this section, the abrasive wheels which are our tool for operation are placed and this is
moved vertically up and down. With the use of a Feed hand, we can adjust the wheel
head. Moving this wheel head down so that the grinding wheel can touch the workpiece.
The wheel head consists of a grinding wheel and driving motor.

Grinding or Abrasive Wheel:

Grinding or Abrasive wheel is our main tool used here to remove the unwanted material
from the workpiece to get desired smoothness and surface finish. The wheels are coated
with an abrasive particle. The abrasive wheel comes with various types and properties
which I have discussed here : Grinding or Abrasive Wheel.

There are four commonly used abrasive materials for the surface of the grinding wheels
are Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and diamond.

Crossfeed:
Cross feed is also an important parts of this machine used for moving up and down or left
and right of Wheel head and work table and so on.

There are three types of Traversing wheel.

Hand Traversing Wheel: This wheel is used to move the table in the horizontal
direction either left or right according to the tool and the workpiece.
Cross Side: It is used to move the worktable in forwarding and backward directions
and
Vertical Feed Hand Wheel: The vertical feed hand traversing wheel is used to move
the wheel head in the vertically upward and downward direction.

Coolant Supply Nozzle:

The main work of the coolant supply nozzle is to cool or reduce the temperature
generated while performing the operation. If this part is not there then there are many
chances of wear and tear happen because of the high temperature between the wheel
and the workpiece. The coolant may be water or any other oil.

Now let see How does grinding Machine works?

Grinding Machine Working Principle:

In brief, we can say the working of the Grinding Machine is the Workpiece is fed against
the rotating abrasive wheel. The action of rubbing or friction generates between wok price
and tool therefore the material removes.

Lets see step by step,

First, clean the machine with a clean brush.

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 The workpiece is fixed in the worktable. And tool which is the grinding wheel is also
fixed in the tool holder section.
Now with the help of the traversing wheel, we adjust the tool and workpiece and
bring it into the contact and make sure there is little gap available as you have not
started the machine.
After all, set between workpiece and tool make sure to check the coolant supply
nozzle and fill the liquid into it So that when operation starts it automatically or
manually can supply.
Now supplying the power to the system, The wheel starts rotating and Now brings
the tool in contact with the workpiece. Gradually provide the feed as per the
dimension you want.

Grinding machine is used for providing good surface finish to the work piece.

This is how grinding Machine works.

Grinding Machine Working Video:

Now let see operation

Watch Video At: https://youtu.be/UvACRSSjsfA

Video Credit to YouMeStudy:- Mechanical AE JE

Grinding Machine Operations:

The following different types of Operation that can be performed on Grinding
Machine:

Surface Grinding Operation

Cylindrical Grinding Operation
Thread grinding Operation
Internal and External Grinding
Centerless Grinding
Form Grinding Operation
Wet and Dry Grinding Operation

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The relative movement of the wheel may be along the surface of the work or it may be
radially into the work piece.

Now lets start with the surface grinding operation,

Surface Grinding Operation:

Surface grinding involves grinding flat surfaces and is one of the most common grinding
operations. Typically the workpiece is secured on a magnetic Chuck attached to the
worktable of the grinder. Nonmagnetic materials generally are needed by vises special
fixtures, vacuum Chuck’s.

A straight wheel is mounted on the horizontal spindle of the grinder. Transverse grinding
occurs as the table reciprocating. Longitudinally and feels latterly after each stroke. In
plunge grinding the wheel is moved radially into the workpiece as it is when grinding a
groove.

Cylindrical Grinding Operation:

The rotating cylindrical workpiece reciprocates laterally along its axis in a grinder used for
the large and long workpieces. The grinding wheel reciprocate called a roll grinder
cylindrical grinders are identified by the maximum diameter and length of the workpiece
that can be ground similar to engine lathes.

In universal grinders, both the workpiece and the wheel axes can be moved and swiveled
around a horizontal plane permitting the grinding of tapers and other shapes. This typical
applications include crankshaft bearing spindles pins , bearing rings and rolls for rolling
mills.

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Thread grinding Operation:
It is done on cylindrical grinders with specially dressed wheels matching the shape of the
thread as well as using a centerless grinder. Although costly thread produced by grinding
is the most accurate of any manufacturing process and has a very fine surface finish.

Internal and External Grinding:

In an internal grinding, a small wheel is used to grind the inside diameter of the part, such
as bushings and bearing races. The workpiece is held in a Rotating Chuck. The
headstock of internal grinders can be swiveled on a horizontal plane to grind tapered
holes. Whereas

In an external grinding, a small wheel is used to grind the outside diameter of the part,
such as bushings and bearing races. The workpiece is held in a Rotating Chuck.

Centerless Grinding Operation:

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In this operation there are two wheels are fitted parallel with a 5-10 degree angle, and this
angle is provided to get a longitudinal motion of the workpiece.

Here the work piece is supported blade, not by centers or chucks.

A cylindrical rod is placed between the two-wheel due to the tilted angle the workpiece is
automatically passed through the wheels, and we got a smooth surface.

Wet and Dry Grinding Operation:

Here In Wet, we sprayed coolant generally water or any other coolant to cool the surface
so that the longevity of the grinding wheel increases and also we get a fine surface finish.

But In case of Dry Grinding operation Here In Wet, we do not use any coolant to cool the
surface.

Grinding Machine Advantages:

The following advantages of Grinding Machine are:

With the help of this machine, we can obtain a good surface finish on the workpiece.
Grinding can machine hard material.
The surface smoothness is good and it can be obtained from this machine.
The work operation can be done at maximum temperature also.
In a grinding machine, the abrasive particles are self-sharpened action.
The semi-skilled operation can work on this machine. The work can be performed
easily.
The machine productivity is good.

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 One major advantage of this machine is the manual and automatic operation can be
performed.

Grinding Machine Disadvantages:

The following disadvantages of Grinding Machine are:

The Grinding Machine is a little costly. The cost of this machine is more than 2.5
lacks.
Unlike another machine (Lathe Machine) the material removal rate is not fast.
It takes more time for removing the material.
Once the grinding operation starts the wheel can not rotates in the reverse direction
and The wheel is constantly degrading and it requires much spindle power.

Grinding Machine Application:

The following application of Grinding Machine are:

The Grinding Machine is used in various industries for grinding. The first and
foremost industry where this machine is used in Manufacturing Industry.
The Grinding Machine is used for finishing the cylindrical and flat surfaces. In other
words, we can say it is used for grinding various materials.

Internal Resources:

Lathe Machine
NC Machine
Milling Machine
Drilling Machine
Shaper Machine
Planer Machine
Slotter Machine
Hot Working Process
Cold Working Process

Conclusion:

Here we have discussed the Definition, Parts, Working Principle, Operation, Advantages,
Application of the Grinding Machine in detail. I have also written many articles on
Manufacturing Technology you can check that too.

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