Finite element simulation of grinding process and micro-scale abrasive wear.

Abstract

This paper presents a review of grinding and polishing process in terms of mechanical interaction between process elements. The abrasive processing includes bonded and unbounded abrasive machining can be analysed as a two-body or three-body processing. Finite element simulations from previous works, each with a different simulation approach, covers the analyses in respect of thermal behaviour of grinding, and single grain simulation. Moreover, microscale abrasive material removal in two-body and three-body abrasive process is addressed based upon previously investigation of microscale abrasion tests