Grinding is the process of shaping a part by bringing it in contact with a rotating abrasive wheel. It can produce extremely close part tolerances, excellent part shape and surface finish. The typical processes used are surface, outside and inside diameter grinding. It is a very good process for the hard and soft steel components used on mold/cavity construction. Shown here is a typical tool room style surface grinder machining a hardened steel component.
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