Abstract:
Cylindrical plunge grinding process is a machining process normally employed as a final stage in precision
machining of shafts and sleeves. The occurrence of chatter vibrations in cylindrical plunge grinding limits the
ability of the grinding process to achieve the desired accuracy and surface finish. Moreover, chatter vibration leads
to high costs of production due to tool breakages.
In this paper, a theoretical model for the prediction of chatter vibration in cylindrical grinding is developed. The
model is based on the geometric and dynamic interaction of the work piece and the grinding wheel. The model is
validated with a series of experiments. Results show that variation in the grinding wheel and work piece speeds,
and in-feed lead to changes in the vibration modes and amplitudes of vibration.
