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Grinders and Grinding Machines Information
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•Grinders and grinding machines use an abrasive that is

bonded to a wheel, belt or disc to remove material and
improve surface finish. Devices can be pneumatically driven or
powered by a combustion engine or electric motor.How to
Select Grinders and Grinding Machines

•Grinders and grinding machines can use single-phase or

three-phase power and are available in a range of voltages. 60
Hz power is used in North America. 50 Hz power is used
internationally.
Applications

There are a variety of applications for grinders and grinding

machines. Some devices are designed or suitable for metal
grinding, ceramics grinding, carbide grinding, and composite
grinding. Grinders and grinding machines are also suitable for
automotive applications such as grinding, surfacing and
finishing of weld joints, engine blocks, engine heads,
transmission components, brake rotors, flywheels and other
vehicle parts. How to Select Grinders and Grinding Machines
Grinders and grinding machines are used in the manufacture
of medical devices, ceramics, glass, plastics, composites,
semiconductors, and electronics. They are also used in:

Cleaning and surface preparation

Deburring and deflashing
Tool and die sharpening
Construction
Maintenance and repair (MRO)
Specifications
Important specifications for grinders and grinding machines
include:How to Select Grinders and Grinding Machines

Rotary speed
Surface or linear speed
Power
Current
Features

Optional features include:

Cabinets and enclosures

Double-sided disks
Dressing systems
Dust collection or filtration systems

Devices with multiple heads can be used to carry abrasive products

with a range of grit sizes. Some grinders and grinding machines use
an orbital or planetary motion. Others use a vibratory or
oscillatory motion. In some devices, motor speed can be adjusted
continuously or set at discrete speeds within an operating range.
Some devices require manual
loading, setup, and operation.
Others load parts
automatically, include
computer numerical control
(CNC) machine tools and a
programmable logic controller
(PLC), or can be programmed
or controlled through a
personal computer (PC)
interface.

Bench mounted, floor

mounted, stationary,
handheld, and portable
grinders and grinding
machines are commonly
available. Devices can also be
mounted on tool posts,
machines, or robotic arms.
Applications

There are a variety of applications for grinders and grinding machines. Some devices are
designed or suitable for metal grinding, ceramics grinding, carbide grinding, and composite
grinding. Grinders and grinding machines are also suitable for automotive applications such as
grinding, surfacing and finishing of weld joints, engine blocks, engine heads, transmission
components, brake rotors, flywheels and other vehicle parts. How to Select Grinders and
Grinding Machines

Grinders and grinding machines are used in the manufacture of medical devices, ceramics, glass,
plastics, composites, semiconductors, and electronics. They are also used in:

Cleaning and surface preparation

Deburring and deflashing
Tool and die sharpening
Construction
Maintenance and repair (MRO)

Honing, lapping, and superfinishing equipment such as wafer planarization and chemical-
mechanical polishing (CMP) machines are specialized devices that provide very flat, smooth, or
low roughness average (RA) surface finishes. Very rigid machines make better use of abrasives in
precision grinding applications.
Types of Grinders and Grinding Machines

There are many types of grinders and grinding machines.

Angled grinders are suitable for manual tasks such as finishing, deburring, patterning, cutting, and polishing.
Belt grinders and sanders consist of a driven contact wheel and a tensioning idler wheel or pulley.
Grinding machines for grinding wheels are designed to hold bonded abrasives and provide greater rigidity or stiffness than
equipment that is designed for flexible coated abrasives. Profile, form, gear and other processes shape the grinding wheel with a
dressing to create a specific profile.
Edge and platen grinders consist of a driven contact wheel, a tensioning wheel or pulley, and an intermediate platen behind an
abrasive belt.
Backstand or benchstand grinders and polishers are suitable for offhand grinding or finishing.
Crankshaft
Centerless
Creep Feed
Cylindrical / External (OD)
Disc Grinder
Hobbing / Gear
Inner Diameter (ID) / Internal
Jig Grinder
Metallographic Prep
Polisher-Grinder
Precision Grinder
Profile / Form
Rotary Surface (e.g., Blanchard)
Superabrasive Grinder
Surface Grinder