Determining optimal process parameters to increase the eco-efficiency of grinding processes

Abstract

Grinding processes aim to produce workpieces with high technological characteristics, such as: fine surface finish, great geometrical accuracy and specific material properties, and specific economic objectives. Despite these technological and economic objectives, it is more and more important to consider the environmental impact of grinding processes. Therefore, the process eco-efficiency needs to be addressed in relation to the aforementioned three objectives. This paper presents an approach to identify the process parameters that leads to Pareto-optimal solutions for advancing the eco-efficiency of grinding operations. An internal cylindrical grinding process is selected to demonstrate thi..