The effects of cutting fluid application methods on the grinding process

It is well known that a boundary layer of air is entrained around a rotating grinding wheel. The effects of the boundary layer have been under some scrutiny in recent years with most research being based on trying to overcome the boundary layer. The current investigation aims to show through experiment and modelling, the effects of the boundary layer on cutting fluid application and how it can be used to aid delivery by increasing flow rate beneath the wheel. Results from three experiments with different quantities of cutting fluid passing through the grinding zone are presented.