Types of Grinding
Grinding is majorly classified in two categories ;
1. Rough Grinding
2. Precision Grinding
Rough Grinding Types ;
– Pneumatic Grinding
– Pedestel Grinding ( Floor Stand )
– Bench Grinding
– Swing Frame ( Hanging and Frame )
– Flexi Shaft Grinding (Portable)
– Abrasive Belt Grinding
Precision Grinding Types ;
– Surface Grinding
– Cylindrical Grinding
– Tool and Cutter Grinding
Mostly used Grinding Types :
1. Pneumatic Grinding
2. Pedestel Grinding
3. Surface Grinding
4. Cylindrical Grinding
5. Tool and Cutter Grinding
Abrasives ;
1. Natural Abrasives
– Sandstone
– Emery ( Natural Al₂O₃)
– Diamond
– Corrondum ( Crystalline form of Aluminium Oxide )
2. Artificial ;
– Al₂O₃ Aluminium Oxide White, Grey or Pink in color
– SiC Silicon Carbide, Green or Black on color
Surface Grinders
1. Reciprocating table horizontal spindle
2. Reciprocating table vertical spindle
3. Rotary table vertical spindle
4. Rotary table horizontal spindle
Cylindrical Grinders
Centre Type ( Use of work head, tail stock
Center Less ( When workpiece is large, long
3 types of feed:
End feed (use of stopper)
Infeed (Grooving)
Through
