Investigation on the bonding strength patterns of ultrasonic vibration tools and influence on working performance during rotary ultrasonic grinding

During rotary ultrasonic grinding process, working performance of ultrasonic vibration tools varies according to the bonding patterns between diamond grit and bond. In order to understand the influence of ultrasonic vibration tools on working performance, bonding patterns and bonding strength of ceramic-bonded, iron-bonded, and bronze-bonded tools were investigated. Influence of bonding strength on cutting force, tool wear, surface quality, and edge breakout were studied, coupled with the characteristics of ultrasonic vibration tools. The results show that cutting force in Z axis and tool wear reduce with the increase of bonding strength while the surface quality and edge breakout become worse.