Dressing Technique For Truing Up Diamond Grinding Wheels
A grinding wheel is essential to getting the job done right. It is durable and precise, but you must regularly true it up to perform at its best. There are different dressing techniques that you can use to keep your diamond grinding wheels sharp and efficient.
Benefits of truing up diamond grinding wheels
• Truing up your diamond grinding wheel is essential for maintaining the quality of your grinding results.
• It helps to ensure a precise and consistent finish on your workpiece and helps to avoid any potential damage to the wheel due to uneven grinding surfaces.
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Truing also increases the life of your diamond grinding wheel as it removes any built-up debris which can cause premature wear or clog.
• Reduces the risk of wheel breakage due to excessive heat buildup and improves the efficiency of your grinding process.
Different dressing techniques
There are several different techniques that you can use to dress a grinding wheel. They include the following:
Stick Dressing
Stick dressing is the most common method of truing used to sharpen machines like grinders in production machining. The process involves using a flat stick made from a hard material like carbide or diamond. You must press the stick against the wheel, moving it back and forth in a circular motion until it is true.
Wheel Dressing
Wheel dressing involves using another diamond wheel to dress the one you want to true. The wheel is slowly passed over the surface of the diamond grinding wheel, removing any irregularities. This method is usually used on small, delicate diamond wheels, as it is more accurate than stick dressing.