Advances in modeling of fixed-abrasive processes
Journal article, 2024

Research over the last 70 years has led to a better understanding of fixed-abrasive machining processes. This knowledge is often expressed in the form of physical and empirical models that cover forces, power, specific energy, wheel/workpiece topography, wear, thermal aspects, cooling, dressing, and more. This paper first examines the established models that continue to constitute the fundamental knowledge base in fixed-abrasive technology. Special attention is given to geometry, kinematics, and thermomechanical modeling. Recent advances in process monitoring and big data analytics provide new opportunities to further strengthen the state of the art in modeling through data-driven approaches. In addition, examples on how models – implemented in simulation software – can be used to predict and optimize industrial operations have been demonstrated. This is illustrated by several use cases from real production, including bearing, creep-feed form, gear, camshaft, crankshaft, and centerless grinding, along with diamond-wheel truing.

Grinding

Modeling

Simulation

Author

Peter Krajnik

Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture

K. Wegener

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETH)

Thomas Bergs

RWTH Aachen University

Albert J. Shih

National Tsing Hua University

Michigan Engineering

CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology

0007-8506 (ISSN) 17260604 (eISSN)

Vol. 73 2 589-614

Subject Categories

Reliability and Maintenance

Probability Theory and Statistics

Control Engineering

DOI

10.1016/j.cirp.2024.05.001

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8/24/2024