Optimization of Continuous Dress Creep-Feed Form Grinding Process

This paper is concerned with optimization of continuous-dress creep-reed grinding processes to reduce cycle time and wheel consumption by adaptively adjusting workspeed and dress infeed based on grinding models and in-process power monitoring. Heat flux is kept below the fluid burnout limits to avoid thermal damage to the ground surface. Grinding forces are controlled below the allowable values to avoid coating cracks caused by excessive strain on the blade. By implementing this approach, 40% cycle time reduction was demonstrated while maintaining the heat flux and grinding forces below their allowable critical values.