Grinding Machines and Their Use: The Main Principles, Equipment and Methods of Precision Grinding Based on Long Experience in the Design, Construction, and Application of Grinding Machines; For Studen - Hardcover

Thomas Raynor Shaw

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331425971 ISBN 13: 9780331425970

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of precision grinding with trusted, field-tested guidance.

This practical guide covers the main principles, equipment, and methods used in precision grinding. Learn how to set up and operate plane surface grinding machines, understand magnetic chucks, and use continuous reading caliper attachments to measure work without slowing production. The book explains wheel selection, mounting, and grinding-wheel safety, with concrete, step-by-step instructions you can apply to real workpieces.

• How to choose and dress grinding wheels for surface work, including softer or coarser wheels for different widths and finishes
• How to mount wheels securely and use fusible or Portland cement for rapid, reliable wheel installation
• How to use a continuous reading caliper to monitor work size in real time during grinding
• Safety practices to protect the wheel and operator, plus lubrication and maintenance tips

Ideal for professionals and students in machine shops, designers, and engineers who need dependable, ready-to-use grinding guidance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331425971
• ISBN 13: 9780331425970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134