INFLUENCE OF CUTTING CONDITIONS ON THE SURFACE QUALITY AND GRINDING WHEEL WEAR DURING CYLINDRICAL GRINDING OF INCONEL 718

摘要

This article deals with the experimental grinding of Inconel 718. This material is used for highly stressed components in the nuclear industry, such as combustion turbines. The material is very problematic for machining due to its rapid hardening and high heat generation. Two types of Inconel 718 in the form of testing bars were finished by cylindrical grinding using different cutting conditions and strategies. The main aim is to determine the impact of grinding conditions on the surface quality in terms of surface roughness after grinding. The resulting surface was scanned using an optical-scanning device to observe the topography of the ground surface. The grinding wheel was measured after grinding each bar to observe the wheel wear and the changes of the grinding wheel shape. The spindle load was monitored during grinding to see the effect of different strategies on the grinding process. The results from this work will be used in further studies and contribute to a better understanding of grinding Inconel 718.