Effect of Pulsed Laser Dressing of Metal-Bonded Diamond Wheels on Cutting Performance

Abstract

An investigation of laser dressing of metal-bonded diamond blades is reported. The influence of laser irradiation on the diamond particles and bond material was reported, and the bonding material was removed without deterioration of the diamond particles. The average protrusion height of diamond particles in laser-dressed condition was found to be 80–90 µm compared to 50–60 µm in case of mechanically dressed wheel. The results indicate a significant increase in cutting performance and decrease of burr height for laser-dressed diamond blades as compared to conventional dressing methods.

Keywords:

• Abrasive
• Cutting
• Diamond
• Dressing
• Laser
• Performance
• Wheel

Notes

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