9th, 10th & 11th June 2010 Host: Trinity College
Location: Dublin, Ireland Instructor: Dr.
Jeffrey A. Badger, The Grinding Doc
"A completely different way of thinking about grinding."
Overview:
Goals: Through a combination of lectures, group brainstorming sessions and demonstrations, attendees will learn concepts in grinding and five Key Analysis Tools which will enable them to go into any grinding situation, analyze it and develop strategies to make significant, long-term improvements in quality and reduction in cycle time.
Supporting Material: Each attendee will receive The Book of Grinding, 1500 pages of educational and reference material, along with a CD containing The Grinder's Toolbox, a program for calculating optimum grinding, dressing and cooling parameters.
Schedule
Tuesday, 8th June
7:00
9:00
For those who arrive early, we will
have a casual cocktail in the hotel bar.
Day 1: Wednesday, 9th June
08:15
08:45
Registration
08:45
09:30
Introduction of Instructor, attendees, format of
course, goals, what to expect.
09:30
10:30
Fundamentals of conventional abrasives. Grinding
wheel constituents: grit, bond & porosity; modes of contact:
cutting, rubbing & plowing; wheel wear: attritious wear, grit
fracture & bond fracture; grinding forces; wear flats &
grinding forces; wheel specification: grit types, friable vs. tough,
angular vs. blocky, micro- vs. macro-fracture; wheel grade; wheel
structure.
Key Analysis Tool 1: Measuring Power; process monitoring with The
Grindometer.
11:45
12:00
Grindometer
Demonstration.
12:00
1:00
Lunch.
13:00
13:05
G-ratio, measurement, relationship to
"grindability".
13:05
13:20
Wheel wear; Key Analysis Tool 2: The No-Dress Test: Using it to evaulate the grinding cycle, determine whether the wheel is blunting or self-sharpening, and to determine dressing amount.
13:20
14:00
Thermal damage and "grinding burn" in ferrous materials, Inconels, nickel alloys, tungsten-carbide and ceramic materials.
14:00
14:10
Dressing overview
14:10
14:30
Single-point, cluster and blade dressing: dressing lead, overlap ratio, wheel sharpness, rough-dressing vs. finish-dressing, using mixed dressing to reduce cycle times.
14:30
14:45
Plunge-roll dressing and diamond-disc dressing: speed ratio, effective plunge depth, dwell time, effect on power, surface finish, cause of significant burn.
14:45
15:00
Coffee Break.
15:00
16:00
Group Assignment 1: Measuring wheel wear via The No-Dress Test, using power to analyse self-sharpening vs. dulling, wheel grade and its effect on power, calculating dressing parameters to determine wheel sharpness.
19:00
21:00
Group Dinner. Spouses welcome.
Day 2: Thursday, 11th June
08:30
08:40
Review of Day 1.
08:40
09:45
Cooling. An in-depth session. Pressure vs. velocity,
breaking the air barrier, nozzle design, nozzle aim, shoe type,
orifice area & flowrate, how to measure, pressure drop, pump
power requirements, nozzle sizing; main arc-of-cut cooling vs.
cooling to reduce oxidation burn; calculating required pressure,
velocity, orifice area & pump size.
09:45
10:15
Cooling Case Studies. Real-life situations where coolant application was improved and the benefits. Also, how to measure improvements to the cooling system via The No-Dress Test and Power Monitoring.
10:15
11:00
Group Assignment 2:
Cooling. Determining outlet pressure. Measuring velocity via The Ol' Bucket-&-Stopwatch Technique.
10:30
10:45
Coffee Break.
10:45
12:00
Group Assignment 3:
Cooling. Cooling for oxidation burn vs. genuine thermal damage. Choosing nozzle sizes. Calculating pump size.
12:00
14:00
Open two-hour lunch at any of the local restaurants.
14:15
14:50
Fundamentals of Superabrasives. Difference between wear of superabrasives vs. conventional abrasives; "opening up" CBN wheels when grinding ferrous materials; "closing down" of diamond wheels when grinding of tungsten-carbide; basics of grit types, blocky vs. angular, friable vs. tough, concentration number, changes in wheel via dulling and cutting-point density; GE/Diamond Innovations designations, DeBeers/Element Six designations, Electroplated wheels and how power and surface finish change with time.
14:50
15:00
Dressing of superabrasives. Dressing CBN with diamond and dressing diamond and CBN with SiC/Al203 trueing device. Wheel sticking. Common mistakes.
15:00
15:10
Diamond dressing of CBN.
15:10
15:35
Group Assignment 5:
Superabrasives. Controlling how quickly a superabrasive wheel "opens up" via the choice in grinding parameters.
15:35
15:50
Key Analysis Tool 3: Aggressiveness, using it to find the "sweet spot" of a wheel, in tungsten-carbide grinding; in ceramic-grit/"SG" wheels.
15:50
16:05
Coffee Break.
16:05
16:45
Group Assignment 6:
Aggressiveness. Determining optimum speeds & feeds for a diamond wheel on tungsten carbide.
16:45
17:30
Group Assignment 7:
Aggressiveness.Determining optimum speeds & feeds for a wheel with ceramic abrasive on hardened steel.
17:30
18:00
Summary of Day 1 & Day 2. Questions/Answers.
Evening
No scheduled events. Dinner at a local pub or a quiet night studying and doing homework.
Day 3: Friday, 11th June
8:30
8:40
Review of Day 1 & Day 2.
08:40
08:55
Loading: chemical loading and mechanical loading; uniqueness of stainless steel and nickel alloys on loading; how to reduce loading; using a cleaning nozzle to reduce loading.
08:55
09:10
Burr: causes; how to reduce it.
09:10
09:25
Chatter: Two types, forced & unforced; origins,
how to pinpoint; how to reduce/eliminate. Changing workpiece RPM in cylindrical grinding to "obliterate" chatter.
09:25
09:45
Ceramic Abrasives: How they're different; how they
fracture; how to find the "sweet spot" for ceramic abrasives;
Cubitron vs. Norton SG; when to use them; economics.
09:45
10:30
Group Assignment 8: Ceramic
Abrasives.
10:30
10:50
Coffee Break.
10:50
11:25
The Mountain of Burn. Understanding the speeds &
feeds that give lowest temperatures and lowest risk of burn.
11:25
12:00
Key Analysis Tool 4: Cycle Mapping: A tool to analyze an entire process,
gain an understanding of it and then develop strategies to improve
it for the desired goal, be it cycle time, quality, wheel wear, etc.
12:00
13:00
Lunch.
13:00
14:15
Group Assignment 9: Cycle
Mapping in multi-rib form grinding using Key Analysis Tools of Cycle Mapping, Aggressiveness and The No-Dress Test; developing strategies to reduce cycle time.
14:15
14:45
Economics and cost reduction.
14:15
14:45
Key Analysis Tool 5: The Grinder's Toolbox. Using it to determine speeds and feeds, Aggressiveness values, dressing parameters and cooling parameters.
14:45
15:00
Coffee Break.
15:00
15:30
New developments in grinding. the latest high-tech
developments; how practical are they; will they make it to real
production.
15:30
15:45
Where to from here? Continued learning and education in grinding.
15:45
16:00
Summary: Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3.
16:15
16:30
Questions/Answers. Course evaluation. End of the course.
Subjects Not Covered in the Course but
Given in the Course Material and available for individual discussion:
Literature on Grinding
Up-grinding vs. down-grinding
Tungsten-Carbide Grinding
Cylidrical, ID & OD Grinding, waviness, chatter, speed ratios, harmonics, overlap ratio, equivalant depth
Grindability, G-ratio & Carbide Size in
high-speed steel
Surface finish & its effect on tool
performance. Extensive section; surface finish, scratch direction,
scratch depth, maximum carbide or defect size, Ra values, effect on
tool fracture. Threshold on improved Ra values leading to better
tool impact resistance.
Temperature Models
Continuous-dress Creep-feed Grinding on nickel alloys
Intro to Grinding of Ceramics
The World's Greatest Grinders
Miscellaneous Reference Material
Optional Day 4: Saturday, 12th June
I will be holding optional, individual sessions on the
following specific topics and am also available for individual discussion on topics the attendee is facing in production:
9:00
10:30
Grinding of aerospace materials Inconels and
continuous-dress creep-feed grinding.
11:00
12:30
Tungsten-carbide grinding.
2:00
3:30
Cylindrical grinding.
Cost
Meals included as listed in schedule,
hotel & transporation not included.
before 28th May 2010
after 28th May 2010
1 attendee
1800
1900
2 attendees
1700 each
1800 each
3+ attendees
1600 each
1700 each
Who Should Take the High Intensity
Grinding Course:
People who already have some experience and knowledge in
grinding.
People grinding steels, high-speed steels, carbide,
nickel-based alloys and other metals.
People who want to develop an in-depth understanding of
grinding from the ground up.
Examples of people who
have taken the course:
A machine operator wanting to improve productivity and quality
and reduce grinding costs.
A salesperson selling conventional and superabrasive grinding
wheels.
An engineer at a coolant company wanting to better understand
coolant application and his customers' grinding needs.
Manufacturer of solid-carbide cutting tools wanting to reduce
cycle times.
Engineer at a machine shop grinding a bit of everything.
Engineer at a company producing aircraft components in
nickel-based alloys.
Machine operator regrinding turbine blades.
Who Should NOT Take the High Intensity
Grinding Course:
People who want a light overview of grinding. The Intense
Course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of grinding
from top to bottom
People with absolutely no grinding experience or knowledge.
People grinding only ceramics or aluminum.
People using only coated abrasives, or looking for information
on honing, lapping, polishing or abrasive-jet machining.
Requirements:
You will be expected to take part in group discussions.
You must be capable of reading simple graphs and charts.
You must be capable of doing simple math and understanding
basic equations.
Dr. Jeffrey Badgers Biography:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at
Austin
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College, Dublin
Ireland with a specialization in grinding
Has worked for numerous companies around the world in
grinding, including the U.S., England, Ireland, Sweden, Spain,
Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria,
India, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Israel, Japan and
Korea
Author of question/answer column Ask The Grinding Doc in the
American magazine Cutting Tool Engineering
Works in the trenches (as opposed to in the lab) and has a
practical, down-to-earth understanding of grinding
Emphasizes practice over theory
Is well known for his practical and useful seminars and
educational courses in grinding
Dr. Badger takes the "mystery" out of
grinding and breaks the grinding process into a step-by-step form
that can be applied to a continuous improvement program. With this
newly acquired knowledge, we have already started to implement
lessons learned from his presentation.
Manufacturer of valves,
Texas
Location:
The course will be held at Trinity College in the center of Dublin, Ireland.
Accommodation:
Trinity Capital Hotel//Pearse St.//Dublin 2, Ireland// Tel +353 1 648 1221 //Fax +353 1 6481222//special rate of 69 per night for single/twin; bed & breakfast: 79; twin room & breakfast: 89 //quote The Grinding Docs Grinding Course// Reserved rate is valid until 24th May. // Guests are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Reduced rate applies for those who want to come sooner or stay later for sightseeing//booking available after December 30, prior to December 30 email Lisa Maloney at info@capital-hotels.com.
FAQ:
Q:
Why should I attend your course and not somebody
elses?
A:
My course is practical and down to earth. You wont
get any fancy formulas or obscure grinding theory. Youll come away
with a no-nonsense, practical understanding of grinding. You'll also
learn useful tools to help you analyze a grinding process. Whats
more, I have nothing to promote and nothing to sell. Youll hear
about grinding, not about how great my companys products are.
Q:
Any other reason?
A:
Yes, included in the course is the 1000-page course
material. You will use this material long after the course is over.
It contains useful reference information such as how to choose
dressing parameters (dwell time, feed rates, etc.), tables showing
the correct coolant pressure for a given wheel velocity, required
pump power, the correct grit size for a required surface finish, the
correct grit size for a given corner radius or thread pitch, etc.
Q:
Will I get bored in the course?
A:
This course is not for those who want to sit back and
passively receive information. A large portion of the course is
Group Assignments and Brainstorming Sessions, where you analyze a
process in-depth. It's taxing to the brain. By the end of the day,
you won't be bored, you'll be mentally fatigued.
Q:
My English is not perfect. Will I be able to follow along?
A:
Dr. Badger has lived and worked around the world and speaks standard, easy-to-understand English. If you are a competent English speaker you will have no trouble understanding him. Also, the course material is graphic heavy (not word heavy), meaning even those whose English is not perfect will be able to follow along without difficulty.
Q:
Have you given this course before?
A:
This is the ninth time Dr. Badger has given the High Intensity Grinding Course.
Q:
Should I bring my
wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend/Children?
A:
Yes. Dublin is a fun town, and the hotel is in the center of the city near museums, shopping and pubs.
Q:
Do I have to come to Dublin or can you do this
course at my facility?
A:
Yes, I can do this course at your facility. This is often preferred for those who want me to discuss specific issues the company is facing.
Q:
I can't come to the course. May I buy the course
material?
A:
Yes, it is available for 1900. You can order it via
credit card below or email me for other arrangements. However, you
will get
far more out of it if you attend the course.
Q:
What have previous attendees said about the
course?
A:
Some quotes from the last two courses.
This is the best technical course I have
ever taken, in any subject. It is very practical without getting
too scientific.
Boris grinder of aircraft
engines
The Doc's course gave me an entirely new
way to look at things.
Jim grinder of solid-carbide
tools
Far better than the grinding seminar took
at the grinding-wheel company.
Andy Cylindrical Grinder
The thing that I liked best about the
Grinding Doc seminar was that you did not present yourself to us
as a PhD. You understand that the people that you are teaching
know their business and know about grinding. What you try to get
through to us is your deep understanding of the grinding process
itself, and how having a clearer vision of just how the process
works at the level of the grit and the grain will help us to make
better practical decisions on the shop floor. I have already
employed some of the concepts from the course in our shop, and
anticipate using many more in the coming months. This was a great
course for learning practical grinding information the only one
that I have seen to this point.
John Shegda M&S Centerless
Grinding
Signing Up
To sign up, you need to send Dr. Badger an email (badgerjeffrey@hotmail.com) with 1) names, email addresses and phone numbers of attendees, 2) a description of the type of grinding attendee is doing (application, type of grinding, material, main issues encountered); and pay.
You can pay by (1) check: follow the instruction on the
registration form; (2) Credit Card: click on the box below; and (3) bank transfer: email badgerjeffrey@hotmail.com for details.
