Temperature field model in surface grinding: a comparative assessment

Grinding is a crucial process in machining workpieces because it plays a vital role in achieving the desired precision and surface quality.However,a significant technical challenge in grinding is the potential increase in temperature due to high specific energy,which can lead to surface thermal damage.Therefore,ensuring control over the surface integrity of workpieces during grinding becomes a critical concern.This necessitates the development of temperature field models that consider various parameters,such as workpiece materials,grinding wheels,grinding parameters,cooling methods,and media,to guide industrial production.This study thoroughly analyzes and summarizes grinding temperature field models.First,the theory of the grinding temperature field is investigated,classifying it into traditional models based on a continuous belt heat source and those based on a discrete heat source,depending on whether the heat source is uniform and continuous.Through this examination,a more accurate grinding temperature model that closely aligns with practical grinding conditions is derived.Subsequently,various grinding thermal models are summarized,including models for the heat source distribution,energy distribution proportional coefficient,and convective heat transfer coefficient.Through comprehensive research,the most widely recognized,utilized,and accurate model for each category is identified.The application of these grinding thermal models is reviewed,shedding light on the governing laws that dictate the influence of the heat source distribution,heat distribution,and convective heat transfer in the grinding arc zone on the grinding temperature field.Finally,considering the current issues in the field of grinding temperature,potential future research directions are proposed.The aim of this study is to provide theoretical guidance and technical support for predicting workpiece temperature and improving surface integrity.

Heat Transfer Characteristics outside the Condenser of a Rotating Heat Pipe Grinding Wheel with a Lateral Air Impinging Jet

This study numerically analyzed the heat transfer characteristics outside the condenser of a rotating heat pipe grinding wheel(RHP-GW).The goal of this investigation is to determine the optimal structure and parameters for the condenser section of RHP-GW.Different fin height(f=0-7 mm),rotational Reynolds number(Rer=1602-6408)and jet Reynolds number(Rej=42379-108302)were analyzed under input heat flux of 4000 W/m2.A fully developed flow was imposed at the outlet of the nozzles.Results showed that the optimal heat transfer rate was obtained for fin height of 5 mm,which improved the average Nusselt number by 84%compared to the structure without fins.A critical Rej for each Rer that the impinging jet can reach the condenser section was found.The critical Rej value increases with Rer,which is in the range from 42379 to 61215 and 61215 to 80050 for Rer=6408 and Rer=9610,respectively.