GrindGuide

High-speed grinding (HSG)

  • High-speed grinding (HSG)

In high-speed grinding, the grinding wheel is operated at significantly higher speeds than in conventional processes. The characteristic effects only occur at high cutting speeds (typically > 80 m/s).

As the speed increases, the process behavior changes: chip formation occurs differently, and the additional power requirement does not increase as strongly as expected. This makes it technically feasible to utilize high cutting speeds effectively.

In practice, a range of approximately 120 to 180 m/s has proven to be well controllable. Even higher speeds are possible but are limited by mechanical stresses on the wheel and the lack of additional benefits.