Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder 242

Setup for the Cylindrical Grinder provides a comprehensive overview of the steps and considerations involved in setting up a cylindrical grinding machine. Setting up a cylindrical grinding machine includes selecting a grinding wheel, dressing and truing the wheel, selecting the correct workholding and/or fixtures for the operation, mounting the workpiece, setting grinding variables, and ensuring workpiece alignment. Setup is integral to an accurate, precise grinding operation. If any step in the setup process is not performed properly, the entire operation may be compromised, leading to a part that is out of tolerance and must be scrapped. An understanding of how to correctly and efficiently set up a cylindrical grinding operation is necessary for increasing part quality and production rates while decreasing scrap.