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Burrs produced by grinding

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7149191· OSTI ID:7149191

An investigation was conducted to determine the influence of variables in controlling the size and repeatability of grinding burrs to minimize burr-removal costs and improve the quality and reliability of parts for small precision mechanisms. Each of the three types of burrs produced by surface-grinding a rectangular block responds differently to changes in cutting conditions. Reducing the downfeed rate generally produces shorter burrs. Although the size of the abrasive grain affected the thickness of one of the burrs, thickness was relatively unaffected by the variables studied. The thickest burrs occurred on low-carbon steel.

Research Organization:
Bendix Corp., Kansas City, Mo. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
E(29-1)-613
OSTI ID:
7149191
Report Number(s):
BDX-613-1372
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English