Centerless grinding is an important process for producing some of the most specific components across the industries we specialize in. From control rods and camshafts to hydraulics and fluid controls, centerless grinding produces the roundness and accuracy needed for any of the cylindrical parts.
Unlike traditional cylindrical grinding where a workpiece is held by a chuck or other fitting, centerless grinding positions the workpiece without a workholding method between regulating wheel and a grinding wheel. The component is positioned on an angled support.
The regulating wheel’s speed and angle can be adjusted to provide for a feed grind or a stationary precision grind depending on what the specifications of the job requirements.
Centerless grinding is a fantastic approach to getting a well ground surface on long, thin components and the lack of a holding device typically allows for a faster throughput. Additionally, the diametrical wheel adjustment on a centerless grinder produces a higher level of precision than the radial wheel adjustments of a traditional cylindrical grinder.