Effect of different parameters on grinding efficiency and its monitoring by acoustic emission

Grinding efficiency is one of the most important considerations in the selection of grinding operation conditions because it has a significant impact on the productivity, quality, energy consumption and cost. Focusing on the core issues of grinding process, the paper presents some fundamental research findings in relation to grinding material removal mechanisms. The grinding efficiency is analysed by considering the rubbing, ploughing and cutting of a single-grit grinding. By analysing the features of acoustic emission in single-grit grinding tests, an evidence-based scientific foundation has been established for monitoring grinding efficiency using acoustic emission. Following the discussion of the energy consumption, temperature elevation and thermal stresses in grinding, the paper provides a logical depiction that explains why acoustic emission can be used for grinding thermal performance monitoring. As a result, a novel acoustic emission monitoring method is to monitor grinding temperature and grinding wheel wear status