Method and device for high speed electrolytic in-process dressing for ultra-precision grinding
AssigneeTrustees of Stevens Institute of Technology - Graduate School and Research Services
InventorsZhenqi Zhu, Xiaoming Liu
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Abstract
This invention is a process and device for high speed electrolytic in-process dressing (HELID). The device of the present invention may be provided as an add on to an existing grinding machine or may be integrated into a grinding machine as a subsystem. Grinding machines which are subject to the present invention include, but are not limited to, surface, cylindrical, centerless and double-disk grinding machines.
Claims11
A method for sharpening grinding wheels comprising:
- rotating an electrical conductive bond grinding wheel at a selected speed;
- supplying electrolytic fluid between said electrical conductive bond grinding wheel surface and a flexible electrode;
- allowing said flexible electrode to wrap around said electrical conductive bond grinding wheel through hydrodynamic force;
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- forming a thin hydrodynamic film bearing between said electrical conductive bond grinding wheel surface and the flexible electrode.
A device for high speed electrolytic in-process dressing (HELID) comprising an electrical conductive flexible electrode, an electrical conductive bond grinding wheel, an electrolytic fluid supply and a power source, wherein the electrical conductive flexible electrode forms a loop around at least one bearing roller.
A device for high speed electrolytic in-process dressing (HELID) comprising an electrical conductive flexible electrode, an electrical conductive bond grinding wheel, an electrolytic fluid supply and a power source, wherein the flexible electrode is foil, and wherein the foil electrode forms a loop
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