ABSTRACT
External cylindrical grinding refers to the grinding of an outer surface of a workpiece around an axis of rotation with the part held between centers. The surface may be a simple straight diameter or stepped, tapered, threaded, or profiled (Marinescu et al. 2004). The grinder may be configured for
1. Simple plunge operation for straight diameters and complex profiles. 2. Angle approach (typically 30° or 45°) for grinding diameters and shoulders
without burn. 3. Universal grinders with several spindles on a rotating turret arrangement or drop
down auxiliary spindle. Universal grinders are designed to allow use in combination with internal and face-grinding operations.
