Superabrasive applications in grinding of crankshafts: A review
Paper in proceeding, 2017

The crankshaft grinding process has evolved remarkably over the years, from plunge grinding processes run on several machines to completing a crankshaft on a single grinding machine featuring multi-spindles, where rough and finish grinding increments can be determined based on predicted grinding temperatures to avoid thermal damage and reduce wheel wear while simultaneously shortening the grinding cycle time.
This paper reviews the important developments of the crankshaft grinding process, primarily by analysing patented grinding methods. The technology advancement, however, is not only process related, since it extends to grinding wheel innovation which necessitates the modification of cubic boron nitride (CBN) abrasive grits and optimisation of dressing.

Automotive

grinding

crankpin

crankshaft

CBN

Author

Nastja Macerol

Element Six Global Innovation Centre

Materials and manufacture

Luiz Franca

Element Six Global Innovation Centre

Wayne Leahy

Element Six Global Innovation Centre

Peter Krajnik

Materials and manufacture

ISAAT 2017 - Proceedings of the 20th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology

911-919

20th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology
Okinawa, Japan,

Areas of Advance

Production

Materials Science

Subject Categories

Ceramics

Manufacturing, Surface and Joining Technology

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