Feasibility Study for an Electrochemical Grinding (ECG) Machine for Large Diameter Workpieces.

Abstract

The objective was to conduct a feasibility study for an Electrochemical grinding machine that would include Electrochemical Grinding (ECG), Creep Feed and Conventional Abrasive Grinding. The machine would be a rotary type grinder with capacity to grind 14-foot diameter workpieces, particularly roller bearing paths for gun mount stands. The conventional grinders, production processes and methods currently used at NOSL for roller paths were reviewed in detail. An in-depth analysis was made of the results expected of a theoretical ECG grinding machine, from both a design and a production viewpoint. Samples were ground on an ECG surface grinder to confirm theoretical hypothesis with regard to grinding rates, table speeds, etc. It was concluded that ECG for roller path production is not practicable and effective at this time. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA039110

Entities

People

  • Walter B. Brumleve

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Bearings
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Grinders
  • Grinding Wheels
  • Gun Mounts
  • Guns
  • Hydraulic Actuators
  • Machines
  • Machining
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Production
  • Roller Bearings
  • Tools

Readers

  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).