Coolant Calculus

Author John A. Webster, Ph.D.
Published
February 01, 2008 - 11:00am

Improving the grinding process via coolant nozzle design.

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Related Glossary Terms

  • coolant

    coolant

    Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.

  • grinding

    grinding

    Machining operation in which material is removed from the workpiece by a powered abrasive wheel, stone, belt, paste, sheet, compound, slurry, etc. Takes various forms: surface grinding (creates flat and/or squared surfaces); cylindrical grinding (for external cylindrical and tapered shapes, fillets, undercuts, etc.); centerless grinding; chamfering; thread and form grinding; tool and cutter grinding; offhand grinding; lapping and polishing (grinding with extremely fine grits to create ultrasmooth surfaces); honing; and disc grinding.

Author

Owner, Cool-Grind Technologies LLC
860-429-8822

John A. Webster, Ph.D., aka Dr. Cool, is the owner and founder of Cool-Grind Technologies LLC, Storrs, Conn. For more information about coolant application for grinding, call 860-429-8822 or visit www.cool-grind.com.