Electrodischarge Methods of Shaping the Cutting Ability of Superhard Grinding Wheels
Marcin Gołąbczak,
Robert Święcik,
Andrzej Gołąbczak,
Dariusz Kaczmarek,
Ryszard Dębkowski,
Barbara Tomczyk
Affiliations
Marcin Gołąbczak
Department of Production Engineering, Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego Str. 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
Robert Święcik
Department of Production Engineering, Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego Str. 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
Andrzej Gołąbczak
Department of Management Engineering, Institute of Social and Technical Sciences, State Vocational University in Włocławek, 3 Maja Str. 17, 87-800 Włocławek, Poland
Dariusz Kaczmarek
Department of Production Engineering, Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego Str. 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
Ryszard Dębkowski
Department of Production Engineering, Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego Str. 1/15, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
Barbara Tomczyk
Department of Mechanics and Building Structures, Institute of Civil Engineering, University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska Str. 166, 02-787 Warszawa, Poland
In the paper, the influence of the electrodischarge dressing methods of superhard grinding wheels on shaping their cutting ability are presented. The results of research concerning the influence of dressing conditions using a stationary electrode, rotating electrode and segmental tool electrode on shaping the cutting ability of the superhard grinding wheels are reported. The cutting ability of superhard grinding wheels is assessed using an external tester made of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V (with a thermocouple) to determine the grinding temperature and the relative volumetric grinding efficiency of the tool. The results of the research reveal the diversified usefulness of the analyzed methods. At the end of the article application conclusions concerning the adaptation of developed methods of electrodischarge dressing in the industry are formulated.
