Abstract:
Introduction
The work on the comparative tests of the effectiveness of coolants
has continued. A wide range of soluble type coolants and straight oil
coolants have been evaluated. The results of these tests are presented
in a similar manner to that used in Progress Report Nos. 1 and 2, as
Appendix A to Progress Report No. 2. From communications and inquiries
in reference to the progress reports it may be that the clarity of the
results could be improved to this end, more detailed attention to this
is here included.
Explanation of test results sheet headings.
The Test Numbers, Wheel Type (specification Coolant, are all self
explanatory.
Grinding conditions
This has been fully included in the progress reports, it is as follows:
Table speed constant at 65 feet per minute
Depth of cut constant at 0.001 ins.
Gross feed constant at 0.042 ins. per table stroke
Grinding wheel diameter maximum 7 ins. minimum 63/4 ins.
Grinding wheel width 0.75 ins. constant.
The grinding wheel specification and coolant are the variables, other
conditions will be varied when initial testing is completed.
The surface area ground.
This heading means the area of surface ground under the standard
conditions. per redress of the grinding wheel. All tests which achieve
75% of the previous test are repeated twice more. All products which
achieve good results will be retested, and full calculations will be
made. Full details and copies of results of any test are available on
request.
Surface finish
The surface finish produced at each test is measured on the Taylor
Hobson Talisurf. CLA is recorded, no trace record is made. This will
be done when the most efficient products are retested.
Where necessary brief remarks on a performance are included. These
will be expanded and presented in greater detail when the final tests are
made.
