Method for grinding precision components

Patent · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2000

OSTI ID:20013930

Ramanath, S; Kuo, S Y; Williston, W H; Buljan, S T

A method for precision cylindrical grinding of hard brittle materials, such as ceramics or glass and composites comprising ceramics or glass, provides material removal rates as high as 19--380 cm{sup 3}/min/cm. The abrasive tools used in the method comprise a strong, light weight wheel core bonded to a continuous rim of abrasive segments containing superabrasive grain in a dense metal bond matrix.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 20013930
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 1 Feb 2000
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
GRINDING
GRINDING MACHINES
CERAMICS
GLASS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
PERFORMANCE
DESIGN
ABRASIVES