Precision Abrasive Tools

Common Problems

Details
Problem	Operating Parameters	Abrasive Tool Selection
Finish
Finish too rough	Increase spindle RPM	Finer grit
	Decrease oscillation	Harder grade
	Decrease pressure	Denser structure
Finish too fine	Decrease spindle RPM	Coarser grit
	Increase oscillation	Softer grade
	Increase pressure	More open structure
Material Removal
Excessive stone wear	Increase spindle RPM	Harder grade
	Decrease oscillation	Denser structure
	Decrease pressure
	Increase coolant flow
Low material removal	Increase pressure	Softer grade
	Increase oscillation	Coarser grit
	Decrease spindle RPM	More open structure
	Check incoming finish
	Check coolant
Part Geometry
Part out-of-round	Decrease pressure	Softer grade
	Decrease spindle RPM	More open structure
	Increase oscillation
	Check spindle to part alignment
Chatter marks	Check upstream grinding operation for high amplitude lobing or chatter
Process Problems
Excessive heat generated	Check coolant temperature	Softer grade
	Decrease pressure
	Increase coolant flow rate
Loading	Decrease spindle RPM	Softer grade
	Increase oscillation	Coarser grit
	Check coolant	More open structure
Stone Wear
Uneven stone or wheel wear	Check spindle to part alignment	Harder grade
Excessive stone wear	Increase spindle RPM	Harder grade
	Decrease oscillation	Denser structure
	Decrease pressure
	Increase coolant flow

Darmann Abrasive Products, Inc.
100 Sterling Street
Clinton, MA 01510

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Darmann Abrasive Products, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets fine grit bonded abrasive products. These include superfinishing, precision grinding and honing processes using diamond cup wheels and diamond grinding wheels to accomplish precision surface grinding. Sitemap - Resources