Centerless grinding is a machining process that uses abrasive cutting to remove material from a workpiece.

What do you mean by centreless grinding?

Centerless grinding is the process of removing material from the outside diameter of a work piece using an abrasive wheel. In its simplest form, a centerless grinder consists of the machine base, grinding wheel, regulating wheel and work blade.

How does Centreless grinding work?

In centerless grinding, the workpiece is held between two wheels, rotating in the same direction at different speeds, and a workholding platform. ... The grinding wheel turns faster, slipping past the surface of the workpiece at the point of contact and removing chips of material as it passes.