Comparison of finish machining procedures on the basis of material removal performance

Abstract

It is suitable to compare the economy of procedures so much different in material removal – like abrasive machining and machining with edges – on the basis of material removal rates. The comparison of different hard cutting procedures was carried out in compliance with the evaluation criteria that were the quality requirements in producing the workpieces. In this paper the economic efficiency of the machining procedures – grinding, turning, and combined procedures – is analysed on the basis of the machining times, the surface rate and the material removal rate.