Eco- and Energy-Efficient Grinding Processes

authored by

B. Denkena, M. Reichstein, N. Kramer, J. Jacobsen, M. Jung

Abstract

Eco-efficiency of manufacturing processes is increasingly important. Here grinding is supposed to be unfavorable because of the need for coolant and a high energy consumption per removed material volume. Nevertheless, it can be not be substituted by an alternative process due to the superior quality of ground parts. The overall eco-efficiency of grinding can be improved by different approaches. A better understanding of grinding processes and a modified setup of the process chain minimizes the material to be removed by grinding. Design changes of the machine tool can significantly reduce the energy consumption of additional devices as coolant supply units without a loss of flexibility. Adapted process parameters increase eco-efficiency and can also improve cost effectiveness while maintaining part quality.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools

External Organisation(s)

Robert Bosch GmbH

Type

Article

Journal

Key Engineering Materials

Volume

291-292

Pages

39-44

No. of pages

6

ISSN

1013-9826

Publication date

2005

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Materials Science, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 13 - Climate Action

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.291-292.39 (Access: Closed)