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Cylindrical ID Grinding | 3M Precision Grinding and Finishing

Inside diameter (ID) grinding leaves no room for error. It’s an exacting process that requires a high-precision specialized grinding wheel. 3M abrasives for precision grinding and finishing allow for reliable, repeatable ID grinding. Whether your operation requires superabrasives or conventional abrasives, 3M has a custom precision grinding solution to fit your needs.

Learn about ID grinding wheel performance:

  • Animated diagram of ID grinding process
    • When exploring a new abrasive wheel for ID grinding, it’s important to understand your current and potential grinding performance. The specific material removal rate, also known under the abbreviation Q’w, indicates how many mm3 are removed per second with a 1 mm-wide wheel. This value allows for a direct comparison between different grinding wheels and grinding processes.
    • Formula for the calculation of Q’w
    • Traverse grinding 〖Q'〗_w=(a_(e ) x n_(w ) x d_w x π)/60
    • Plunge grinding 〖Q'〗_w=(v_(f ) x d_(w ) x π)/60
    • Q’w Recommendations
    • 1.0 mm3/mm/s: Good average
      1.5 mm3/mm/s: Target value
      5.0 mm3/mm/s: High performance grinding with CBN
      0.3 mm3/mm/s: Finishing
    • To learn more about key ID grinding calculations and formulas, request a grinding booklet today.

Technology Spotlight | 3D Printed Superabrasives

Reach new dimensions of ID grinding performance with a groundbreaking new technology from 3M Abrasives. By 3D printing CBN grinding wheels, we can create custom precision-structured superabrasives with unique surface slots, integrated cooling holes, passages and channels. 3M™ Precision Structured Vitrified CBN Grinding Wheels deliver the design freedom and high performance required to boost productivity in your complex ID grinding processes.

See our newest vitrified CBN technology in action:

  • 3D printed vitrified grinding wheels
    Product Overview: 3D Printed ID Grinding Wheels

    For the first time, 3M is using additive manufacturing technology to 3D print CBN grinding wheels. Learn how our newest technological innovation can help boost performance in your ID grinding operation.

  • Dressing of vitrified CBN grinding wheel
    3D Printed Wheels Dressing Demonstration
    Watch as our new 3M™ Precision Structured Vitrified CBN Grinding Wheels are dressed prior to use at a leading manufacturer of precision grinding machines.

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If you’re curious about custom abrasive solutions, we can help. Fill out our contact form, start a chat or call 1-866-279-1235 and our precision grinding and finishing experts can get you what you need.

If you’re curious about custom abrasive solutions, we can help. Fill out our contact form, start a chat or call 1-866-279-1235 and our precision grinding and finishing experts can get you what you need.

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