ABSTRACT
Abrasive processes are carried out using the mechanical abrasion action. During machining by abrasion, a considerable number of grains may produce chips when the abrasive grains penetrate to a depth of a hundredth of a millimeter. Machining conditions, such as the depth of cut, feed rate, machining speed, and the use of lubricant, affect the process characteristics. The cumulative effects of variables related to the abrasive tool, workpiece, and abrasion conditions have a direct impact on the process performance indices that can be measured on lines such as machining forces, temperature, deflections, and vibrations. The grinding wheel is rotated at a normal speed, and a small depth of 0.025 mm is given while moving the dressing tool across the face of the wheel in an automatic feed. Machining by cutting utilizes single- or multipoint tools with a definite number of cutting points and geometric features.
