Parts of grinding machine

First, I would like to talk about few structures and parts of the grinding machine, so that it is clearer and easier for me to further continue my blog. There are 3 main axes, x-axis, y-axis and z-axis. Different axes are controlled separately by different wheel. X-axis is to move the working table or also known as magnetic table left and right. X-axis can be controlled manually and automatically. Automatic mode is more common to be used when grinding a work piece, so that the work piece is moving horizontally continuosly throughout the grinding process. While y-axis is to move the magnetic table towards or away from the users. The z-axis moves the grinding wheel vertically, nearer to the magnetic table or away from it. Each and every axis plays an important role in grinding a work piece. And the magnetic table is the place to place the work piece while grinding. It works base on the principle of electromagnetism. So, it can be magnetised and also demagnetised. Because most of the work pieces are made in steel, so it can be hold firmly on the magnetic table when the table is being magnetised, while we want to remove the work piece from the table, we just need to press the demagnetised button, then the work piece can be removed easily. And the most important part of this machine is the grinding wheel. It is harder than a steel. And due to this characteristic, it can cut the work piece which is usually made of steel without being damaged. However, when cut too deep, the wheel might be damaged or even crashed into 2 pieces. Also, to get a good finishing of the work piece, the grinding wheel need to be dressed using an industrial diamond. Following the same characteristic, diamond is harder than the grinding wheel, so diamond can be used to dress the wheel. Above is the photo of the grinding machine that we are going to use.