Studies of Electrodischarge and Electrochemical System for Dressing of Metal Bond Grinding Wheels

Abstract

In this paper the development of an effective hybrid electrodischarge and electrochemical profiling/dressing system is depicted. To realize the profiling of superhard grinding wheels, an innovative segmental tool electrode has been designed and tested. The principle of operating this system, the case for its realization, mathematical modelling, and experimental results concerning dressing of grinding wheels is discussed. The results of the investigation demonstrate the usefulness of a hybrid system for the profiling of superhard grinding wheels and the shaping macro- and micro-geometry of the cutting surface grinding wheel (CSGW).