Listed below are problems, which may be encountered whilst grinding. Possible corrections are used advisedly here. It is practically impossible to establish hard and fast rules for turning out perfect grinding. There are many variables, which must be correctly attuned and an apparently irrelevant one may prove to be cause of trouble experienced. Also, the same cause may produce a varied number of grinding problems.
 
Scratch Marks
WORK NOT STRAIGHTENED BY THROUGHFEED GRINDING

Work not straightened sufficiently before grinding
Make certain it is straightened on presses before grinding. A Centreless grinder is not designed as a straightening machine although it will remove slight kinks.

Insufficient stock left on piece for grinding.
Allow grinding stock equal to approximately three times amount of run out.

Stock removal on first pass too great.
First pass should be a light cut with high spindle housing angle but slow regulating wheel speed. This gives maximum straightening effect on grinder. Use as wide a grinding wheel as possible and cut full width of face.

Bowed short piece, about twice length of wheel face.
Straighten in press before grinding.

Vibration
Chatter Marks
Low Ends
Low Centre
Not Straightened
Work Out of Round
Faulty Sizing
Wheel Loading
Wheel Glazed
Wheel Grading
Wheel Breakage
Maintenance Tips

 

 

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