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CFRP grinding wheels for high speed and ultra-high speed grinding: A review of current technologies and research strategies

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This paper primarily reviews the general condition of research on and applications of high speed and ultra-high speed grinding technology. Both technical requirements for grinding wheels used for high speed and ultra-high speed grinding, and existing problems with the current processes are pointed out. Specific to these problems, the discussion regarding high-performance lightweight grinding wheels with a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) substrate focuses on three aspects, i.e., design and manufacture, experimental grinding research, and practical industrial applications. Based on the summary of existing research and the application status of the CFRP grinding wheel, existing deficiencies are qualitatively discussed. Focusing on the development of a lightweight CFRP grinding wheel for high speed and ultra-high speed grinding at the end of the paper, some key technical problems with CFRP substrate grinding wheels, such as controlled performance, controlled shape, and the grinding mechanism, are identified, along with further research strategies to resolve them.

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    Lu Yang, Yu-Can Fu, Jiu-Hua Xu & Yong-Tao Liu

  2. Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University, 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan

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Yang, L., Chu, CH., Fu, YC. et al. CFRP grinding wheels for high speed and ultra-high speed grinding: A review of current technologies and research strategies. Int. J. Precis. Eng. Manuf. 16, 2599–2606 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12541-015-0332-6

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