Grinding Wheel Dressing (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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What is grinding wheel dressing?
What is grinding wheel dressing?
Maintenance process that restores cutting ability of grinding wheel
What tool is used for grinding wheel dressing?
What tool is used for grinding wheel dressing?
Diamond-tipped tool
Why is diamond used for wheel dressing?
Why is diamond used for wheel dressing?
Harder than abrasive materials in grinding wheels
What is a glazed wheel?
What is a glazed wheel?
Abrasive particles worn and dull, reducing cutting ability
What is loading in grinding wheels?
What is loading in grinding wheels?
Metal particles (swarf) clogged on wheel surface
Sign wheel needs dressing: sparking
Sign wheel needs dressing: sparking
Excessive sparking during grinding
Sign wheel needs dressing: finish
Sign wheel needs dressing: finish
Poor surface finish on workpieces
Sign wheel needs dressing: heat
Sign wheel needs dressing: heat
Excessive heat generation
Sign wheel needs dressing: appearance
Sign wheel needs dressing: appearance
Wheel appears shiny or smooth (glazed)
Sign wheel needs dressing: particles
Sign wheel needs dressing: particles
Metal particles visibly stuck to wheel surface
What does dressing expose on the wheel?
What does dressing expose on the wheel?
Fresh, sharp abrasive particles