Find out how your company too can benefit from Tyrolit’s solutions and expertise to successfully meet the challenges of modern metalworking. Tyrolit is the technology leader in the field of precision and freehand metalworking and is, for example, the inventor of the ultra-thin cutting disc and many other innovations.
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Application & case studies
Optimising the grinding process: How metalworkers can reduce costs and double tool life
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Inefficient grinding processes cost metalworkers money: too frequent tool changes, high energy consumption, long cycle times. Drawing on five documented case studies, this practical report demonstrates the specific improvements that can be achieved through optimised grinding tools and process parameters – with measurable results from real-world applications in 2024.
Key facts at a glance
Switching to optimised grinding tools measurably reduces grinding costs in metalworking. Practical examples from 2024 show:
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Freehand grinding (steel): G-value +30 per cent, labour input −20 per cent, cost-effectiveness +32 per cent
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Cylindrical grinding (indexable inserts): Feed rate +25%, process time −25%, cost-effectiveness +20%
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Internal cylindrical grinding: Cycle time reduced by 20%, capacity increased by 28%, tool life increased eightfold, process cost savings of 28.3%
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External cylindrical grinding (railway axles): Grinding time −38%, capacity +58.5%, cost-effectiveness +34%
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Centreless grinding (solid carbide): Spindle output −23%, process time −22%, cost-effectiveness +30%
The key factors: tool selection (abrasive and bond), optimisation of machine parameters and longer service life reduce both changeover time and energy consumption.
Case study
Companies in the metalworking industry are currently facing enormous challenges. The constant need to reduce production costs whilst at the same time shortening process times and improving or maintaining product quality is putting many companies under considerable pressure.
A lack of efficiency in grinding and cutting processes often leads to unnecessary costs and extended production times – both of which can significantly impact cost-effectiveness.
Tyrolit, the largest specialist manufacturer of bonded grinding, cutting, drilling and dressing tools, fully understands these challenges and offers bespoke solutions that boost efficiency and cost-effectiveness in metalworking. With over 35,000 industrial customers worldwide and as a technology leader – for example, as the inventor of the ultra-thin cutting disc and many other innovations – Tyrolit continues to set new standards in the industry.
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