A surface grinding wheel will breakdown from both leading edges as you make cuts. Depending on the wheel and material you may need to re-dress sooner or later. Too soft of a wheel and it’ll break down too fast. Too hard of a wheel and it’ll load up and not remove material as efficiently and eventually burn the material. Finding the perfect wheel is one that last without overly loading up but also one that doesn’t breakdown too quickly. You can also mitigate how much a wheel breaks down or loads up by how you dress the wheel. Run the diamond across fast for a open dress ( more ragged ) or slow for a closed dress ( smoother ). Answer from 19likeclockwork87 on reddit.com
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A surface grinder is a machine tool that is designed to provide precision ground surfaces for a specific purpose.
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Surface grinding machines are designed to produce a smooth, flat finish on the metal.
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r/Machinists on Reddit: How does a surface grinder (or any precision grinding machine) keep the wheel diameter at a constant point?
March 23, 2022 -
I never learned about grinding processes. But doesn't the wheel get smaller and smaller everytime it takes a cut? Or is the amount of wear so negligible, that it doesn't matter?
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A surface grinding wheel will breakdown from both leading edges as you make cuts. Depending on the wheel and material you may need to re-dress sooner or later. Too soft of a wheel and it’ll break down too fast. Too hard of a wheel and it’ll load up and not remove material as efficiently and eventually burn the material. Finding the perfect wheel is one that last without overly loading up but also one that doesn’t breakdown too quickly. You can also mitigate how much a wheel breaks down or loads up by how you dress the wheel. Run the diamond across fast for a open dress ( more ragged ) or slow for a closed dress ( smoother ).
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this old tony has a pretty good video on this subject. I can't link it right now but something along the lines of "this old tony surface grinding" (not the surface grinder rebuild series) should bring it up.
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Very often that need is met with a surface grinder, and the angle needs are made with dressing wheels to angles radiuses and shapes. Often you have a number of wheels so only a little dressing is needed. Tilting a head can be more time consuming than dressing . Here see a 20 60 Mattison. I looked at this machine ... More on practicalmachinist.com
How does a surface grinder (or any precision grinding machine) keep the wheel diameter at a constant point?
A surface grinding wheel will breakdown from both leading edges as you make cuts. Depending on the wheel and material you may need to re-dress sooner or later. Too soft of a wheel and it’ll break down too fast. Too hard of a wheel and it’ll load up and not remove material as efficiently and eventually burn the material. Finding the perfect wheel is one that last without overly loading up but also one that doesn’t breakdown too quickly. You can also mitigate how much a wheel breaks down or loads up by how you dress the wheel. Run the diamond across fast for a open dress ( more ragged ) or slow for a closed dress ( smoother ). More on reddit.com
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March 23, 2022Spindle on a homemade surface grinding machine
I've wondered about this for years. What is the difference in tolerance from one end to the other? Does wear on the grinding wheel make any difference? Related, I have a thing that holds a grinder in the toolpost that I use to make three flats on drill bits so they hold in a drill better. More on reddit.com
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August 24, 2021How useful is a surface grinder for a hobby shop?
If you have the room get it. It’s one of those tools that once you have it you will find more uses for it. Could also sharpen tools with it. Certain tools like these hit a bottom price and stay there so chances are you could probably sell it in the future for what you bought it for. *** but check spindle runout! More on reddit.com
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June 27, 2022CHEVALIER
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Flawless precision and durability! Explore Grizzly’s surface grinders for efficient sharpening, smoothing, and finishing for your metalworking projects.
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Willis Machinery’s grinding machines are designed for precision surface and plunge grinding. With precision leveling and easy-to-use controls, our machines are built to deliver consistent, top-quality results with minimal operator intervention. Our grinders also feature advanced coolant systems, magnetic chucks, and intuitive control panels that allow for easy setup and adjustments.
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Surface grinders engineered for precise metal and tooling surface preparation. Industrial grinding machines built for accuracy, flatness, and long-term reliability.
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September 24, 2024 - Mattison Reciprocating Hydraulic Surface Grinder Max Grinding Stroke 60" Max In/Out 20" 18" Under Wheel Wheel Size 18" x 3" Magnet Size 18" x 0" Grinding Wheel Motor 15HP Ready for Immediate Delivery Call Jeff 586-854-1721 · expertmachinerepairandsales.com I have not seen this machine.(in Novi Michigan.)
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The aba company was founded in 1898 under the name "Messwerkzeugfabrik Alig & Baumgärtel Aschaffenburg", hence the initials aba. Today, the aba Grinding Technologies is exclusively focused on the advancement and production of precision surface and profile grinding machines.Visit Site
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November 17, 2025 - The longitudinal feed is usually powered by hydraulics, as may the cross feed; however, any mixture of hand, electrical, or hydraulic may be used depending on the ultimate usage of the machine (i.e., production, workshop, cost). The grinding wheel rotates in the spindle head and is also adjustable for height, by any of the methods described previously. Modern surface grinders are semi-automated; depth of cut and spark-out may be preset as to the number of passes and, once set up, the machining process requires very little operator intervention.
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Surface Grinders - U.S. Industrial Machinery
November 21, 2025 - Each one of our surface grinders includes a two-axis readout. Operation type varies by model number, but you can find a machine that offers all manual operation, electric reciprocating and electric cross, or hydraulic reciprocating and electric cross.
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April 1, 2011 - And that is why CNC machines have tool wear compensation tables. A surface grinder is a finishing tool . Grinding is meant to remove tooling marts from say fly cutting. It also allows for as you said a flat surface and precise thickness.
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Surface Grinding Machines | Surface Grinders at F.P. Miller - FP Miller
May 28, 2021 - Surface grinding machines are a necessity in many plant operations, especially those that are involved in the manufacture of objects that require smooth and flat surfaces, sometimes to a standardized degree. As a leading supplier of industrial machinery, including surface grinding machines, F.P.
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Our automatic surface grinders feature hydraulic table movement combined with electronic saddle movement to enhance step feed and continuous infeed grinding. The hand-scraped V way and flat way coated with “TURCITE-B” offer precision and longevity to the machine.
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What's the best surface grinder and why? | The Hobby-Machinist
December 23, 2024 - If you're going to use it quite a bit, you're going to get tired of cranking really quickly with a manual machine. If it's for occasional use, manual might be fine. Any of the 'real' brands are probably fine assuming reasonable condition. I've owned a ton of surface grinders - which is to say one, which is a bit more than a ton - and the Brown & Sharpe Micromaster checks the boxes for me.