Advanced Grinding Wheels for Optimal Carbide Machining

Carbide materials, with their extensive use in the production of metal cutting tools and molds, present unique challenges due to their high hardness, impressive bending strength, and substantial heat resistance. The selection of appropriate grinding wheels is crucial for achieving precision in carbide machining. As the technology for grinding wheels evolves, understanding the best choices can significantly enhance production efficiency and quality.

1. Green Silicon Carbide Wheels

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Green silicon carbide (GC) wheels are highly effective for grinding carbide due to their sharp cutting edges and hardness of 3000-3500 HV. These wheels are particularly suited for:

• Intermittent grinding, which can quadruple production efficiency without the need for frequent wheel dressing.
• Achieving a high-quality surface finish while minimizing grinding heat, thus extending the life of the grinding wheel.

Typically, these wheels have a grit size of F46-F60, a hardness of K-L, and are made with a ceramic bond with a structure rating of 5-7. This composition ensures effective grinding performance and durability under challenging conditions.

2. Synthetic Diamond Wheels

For superior performance, synthetic diamond wheels are the preferred choice for grinding carbide:

• Synthetic diamond, with a hardness of 10,000 HV, significantly outperforms other abrasives like boron carbide, silicon carbide, and corundum.
• These wheels are known for their exceptional thermal conductivity (K=2000 W/(m·K)) and self-sharpening properties, making them ideal for high-precision grinding tasks.

In terms of specifications:

• The grit size for diamond wheels generally ranges from F150-F240.
• The bond used is typically resin with a wheel concentration of 100%-150% to ensure an optimal balance of wheel life and material removal rate.
• For bronze bond wheels, the concentration ranges from 75%-150%, while for electroplated bond wheels, it can go up to 200%.

Practical Grinding Techniques:

• Wheel speeds are recommended to be between 15-25 m/s.
• Grinding depths should range from 0.005-0.025 mm.
• The workpiece should move at a speed of 10-20 m/min, with the longitudinal feed speed of the worktable adjusted to 0.5-1.5 m/min.
• Grinding fluids like kerosene or diesel oil are often used to enhance the grinding process and prevent overheating.

Electrolytic Diamond Grinding:

• This method utilizes an electrolytic power supply and conductive diamond wheels (metal bond) with an electrolyte solution, offering an efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality grinding option.

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