Openly discusses types and properties of abrasives, selection, preparation, care, safety of grinding wheels; types of grinders and their operations. Covers most recent advances in grinding. Now in its second edition, this text has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in all aspects of grinding. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-7047-4

Product Benefits:

• extended coverage of superabrasives including ceramic aluminum oxide, cubic boron nitride, and manufactured diamond
• new units on Superabrasives, Cutting Fluid, Wheel Preparation and Conditioning, Grinding Cemented Carbide Tools, Grinding with Cubic Boron Nitride, Cylindrical Grinding, Jig Grinding
• new pedagogical features; objectives for each unit, unit tests and a glossary of terms help students learn trade language
• an Instructors Guide is available to supplement the text.