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Erratum to: Material removal mechanism in ultrasonic-assisted grinding of Al2O3 by single-grain scratch test
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Material removal mechanism in ultrasonic-assisted grinding of Al2O3 by single-grain scratch test
Alumina is an advanced ceramic that is frequently used in high-performance applications. Grinding of alumina is usually associated with micro-cracks and deteriorated surface quality. Ultrasonic-assisted grindi...
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A novel ultrasonic-assisted dressing method of electroplated grinding wheels via stationary diamond dresser
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Green grinding with innovative wheel topography
Reduction or elimination of coolant-lubricants in machining processes is of significant interest for ecological and economical reasons. However, the desire to eliminate fluid usage in grinding processes repres...
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Development of a novel ultrasonic unit for grinding of ceramic matrix composites
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Dressing of Grinding Wheels
The appropriate dressing of the grinding wheel is one of the most important prerequisites for an efficient grinding process because, besides the generation of the required grinding wheel profile, it should als...
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Ultrasonic assisted dry grinding of 42CrMo4
In recent years, many cooling lubricants are classified as health hazards, while their end-of-life treatment poses numerous ecological threats. Dry machining is a solution for greener production and also is a ...
