Thread Grinding
Industrial Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Suggested Correction
Burning or discolored work piece
Poor coolant supply
Rdirect to point of contact
  Too heavy infeed
Reduce infeed
  Slow work speed
Increase infeed
Breakdown of root width poor thread form
Soft, coarse wheel
Use finer, hard wheel
  Poor coolant flow
Direct coolant to point of contact
  Poor diamond dress
Dress from point to edge of wheel, take lighter dress cuts, replace or tighten diamond
Lead error
Wheel deflection
(Resin only)
Use vitrified wheel
Use a thicker resin wheel
Use larger flanges
Poor finish or chatter
Diamind lines
(Even scatches)
Use slower diamond feed, or lighter feed
  Rough surface
Lighten, or slow up work speed
  High work speed
Slow work speed