Cylindrical Grinding

Question 1

What is cylindrical grinding used to make?

Answer 1

This is used to produce cylindrical objects.

Question 2

How is the workpiece held in this process?

Answer 2

The workpiece is held in a chuck, or between centres,

Question 3

Explain how this process happens?

Answer 3

The workpiece is held in a chuck, or between centres, and set to rotate.
Then a grinding wheel, when brought into contact with the workpiece, will produce a smooth accurate cylinder.

Question 4

How can long pieces be ground? What can also be carried out?

Answer 4

Long workpieces can be ground as the table can reciprocate and the wheel head can move towards the workpiece.
tapered work can also be carried out.