ELID grinding dressing mechanism

This chapter represents a state-of-the-art process in the domain of electrolytic in-process dressing (ELID) abrasives. The information enclosed represents a considerable effort of analysis and s)mthesis of more than 50 titles from most relevant research published on this topic in the United States, Japan, and western Europe for the last 10 years. A comprehensive description of the principle and characteristic mechanisms of ELID abrasion are introduced. Specific features of each component of ELID grinding and polishing system are described further. Next, an explanation of the successful and wide application of ELID principles to ceramic grinding is furnished. Most important, 14 applications of ELID principle to modern abrasive processes are documented. The final summary and conclusions represent a handy tool for rapid information on ELID abrasion. 

Dressing mechanism of ELID grinding. (From Qian, ]., Ohmori, H., and Li, W., Int Mach Tools Manuf, 41,193, 2001. With permission.)... 

The ratio of the ductile vs. brittle-fracture mechanisms is higher for ELID grinding than for conventional dressing procedure the ratio increases with the decreasing of grain size. 

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