page_title: Centerless grinding
section_title: Equipment
hierarchical_section_title: Centerless grinding / Equipment
caption_attribution_description: English: A centerless grinder
context_page_description: Centerless grinding is a machining process that uses abrasive cutting to remove material from a workpiece. Centerless grinding differs from centered grinding operations in that no spindle or fixture is used to locate and secure the workpiece; the workpiece is secured between two rotary grinding wheels, and the speed of their rotation relative to each other determines the rate at which material is removed from the workpiece.
  Centerless grinding is typically used in preference to other grinding processes for operations where many parts must be processed in a short time.
context_section_description: Centerless grinding uses purpose-built centerless grinding machines. Such a machine will always include the grinding wheel, regulating wheel, and some means of supporting a workpiece. Modern machines may involve computer numerical control to allow automation and improve precision. Grinding wheels are interchangeable, to allow for different grits and shapes. Machines designed to accommodate through-feed grinding operations will allow the angle of the regulating wheel to be adjusted, to accommodate parts of different sizes.
caption: A centerless grinder
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