What is centerless grinding?
Centerless grinding is a precision machining process that uses an abrasive wheel to remove material from a workpiece. It’s a subtractive process, meaning it whittles down the material to achieve the desired shape and size.
One of the key differences between centerless grinding and traditional grinding is that the former doesn’t require the use of chucks or centers to hold the workpiece in place. Instead, the workpiece is held and rotated between grinding wheels.
The centerless grinding process offers several advantages, including reduced setup time and improved concentricity. It’s particularly well-suited for processing long, thin, or difficult-to-hold workpieces.