Electro-chemical grinding is also called electrolyte grinding. Electrolyte grinding is a modification of both the grinding and electrochemical machining. In this process, machining is affected both by the grinding action and by the electro-chemical process. Hence, it may also be called mechanically assisted electrochemical machining. Let us have a deep insight into the pros and cons of electrochemical grinding.
Advantages of Electrochemical Grinding :
- Work is completely free of burr.
- No heat is generated.
- No heat is no distortion are developed.
- Very little pressure is exerted on the work.
- No wheel wear is found.
- High metal removal rates are possible.
- This process also used for grinding of hard material.
Disadvantages of Electrochemical Grinding :
- Cost is high.
- Metal removal rates are comparatively low for some material.
- Power consumption is high.