The Centerless Grinding throughfeed and plunge
Grinding of turned parts is a machining technique that consists of machining mechanical parts to improve their precision and/or surface finish.
Different types of grinding can be used depending on the characteristics and shape of the part to be ground.
SA Lefaillet performs all these types of grinding, and in particular centreless grinding, whether throughfeed or plunge.
Centerless throughfeed and plunge grinding
Centerless grinding is a cylindrical grinding process in which the workpiece is not held between centers, but is placed on a slide and rotated between two grinding wheels whose position remains fixed.
Centerless grinding is referred to as:
- Throughfeed, when the workpiece moves axially between the two grinding wheels.
- Plunging, when there is no axial movement.
Main materials used in centerless grinding
The main materials used in centerless grinding at Lefaillet are the following:
- Rossi machines.
- Traditional Ghiringhelli and CNC machines.
Possible dimensions and tolerances for centerless grinding
At Lefaillet, we can grind your precision turned parts with centerless grinding to the following tolerances:
- ∅ 2 to ∅ 90.
- Maximum length: 450 mm for threaded grinding (depending on the type of workpiece).
Tolerances:
- Dimensional 0.005.
- Geometric 0.003.
For more information or a quote for your centerless throughfeed or plunge grinding needs, contact us!
High Precision Grinding
Our grinding services for precision turned parts and machining
Cylindrical internal grinding
Lefaillet takes care of the internal cylindrical grinding of your precision turned parts or precision machining parts.
External cylindrical grinding
Lefaillet can apply external cylindrical grinding between centers or in collets to your turned parts.
Centerless or plunge grinding
Lefaillet can process your turned parts with centerless throughfeed or plunge grinding.
Grinding and pairing of turned parts
Lefaillet can handle the grinding and pairing of your precision turned parts.
Other services for precision turned parts
Lefaillet can provide other services around the grinding of your precision turned parts.
Your precision turned parts can also go through combined grinding operations.
