Theoretical and experimental investigation into the formation mechanism of surface waviness in ultra-precision grinding

Tengfei Yin, Hanheng Du, Guoqing Zhang, Wei Hang, Suet To (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

This paper studies the formation mechanism of surface waviness in ultra-precision grinding. A dynamics model of the aerostatic bearing wheel spindle is developed to discuss its vibration characteristics. The surface waviness formation models are established considering the wheel spindle vibration (WSV) and non-uniform wheel topography (NWT) as the origins of waviness. Grinding experiments are conducted. The results show that the WSV has less influence on surface generation at higher frequencies and speed ratios. In addition, the NWT plays a major role in the waviness formation for the coarse wheel, whereas for the fine wheel, surface waviness is primarily influenced by the WSV, especially at the fundamental frequencies. This study is useful for optimizing grinding conditions to improve surface quality and tribological properties.

Original languageEnglish
Article number108269
Number of pages17
JournalTribology International
Volume180
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023

Keywords

  • Spindle vibration
  • Surface waviness formation
  • Ultra-precision grinding
  • Wheel topography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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