| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M35161/01 |
| Title: |
PRECISION GRINDING WITH VITRIFIED CBN |
| Principal Investigator: |
Rowe, Professor WB |
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| Department: |
Engineering Tech and Maritime Operations |
| Organisation: |
Liverpool John Moores University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 December 1998 |
Ends: |
31 March 2002 |
Value (£): |
348,636
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Design Engineering |
Manufacturing Machine & Plant |
| Materials testing & eng. |
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| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
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This programme seeks to optimise performance using a specially designed research machine for small diameter CBN wheels. The research machine offers very high stiffness and high speeds. Comparisons will be made with a conventional precision grinding machine.CBN wheels with small grains and open structure will be produced in collaboration with a wheel manufacturer to determine whether order of magnitude in productivity improvements can be achieved with high-precision CBN grinding. The effects of wheel structure and dressing techniques will be investigated including effects of workpiece accuracy, surface texture, roundness and productivity. Wheel topography will be characterised. Effects of changes in CBN grinding wheel design and topography on grinding performance will be investigated including the effect of added porosity and techniques for conditioning and prevention of wheel wear and loading. High pressure coolant delivery will be employed so as to reduce workpiece and wheel damage.The programme will demonstrate whether improved wheel design and dressing techniques employed on a high performance machine are the key to high performance CBN grinding. The results will allow users to determine the requirements for increased application of vitrified CBN in manufacturing industry.
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http://www.livjm.ac.uk |