Evaluation of surface characteristics of ground CVD-SiC using cast iron bond diamond wheels

The precision and efficient machining of CVD-SiC ceramic to required quality has not been well established yet. In this paper, a comparative study was conducted to investigate the special aspects in grinding of CVD-SiC ceramic, with ELID method or rotary dressing method. The stability of surface roughness, effects of material properties and dressing methods on grinding results, effects of material properties and dressing methods on surface stress state, and microscopic analysis of ground CVD ceramics by both methods were well analyzed. In addition, a wheel-workpiece interaction model was proposed for the two dressing methods.