Analytical Thermal Models of Oblique Moving Heat Source for Deep Grinding and Cutting

Abstract

Three related analytical thermal models of plane heat source moving obliquely along the surface of a semi-infinite solid are presented. The temperature distribution of grinding zone under deep-cut conditions is investigated with these models. It is proposed that the oblique angle of the heat source plane to its moving direction has an essential influence on the grinding zone temperature rise and its distribution of high efficiency deep grinding (HEDG). Compared with that in creep-feed grinding, HEDG has a different form of heat flux distribution in grinding zone and should be treated with different thermal models. The temperature distribution at the shear zone of orthogonal cutting is also briefly discussed with the thermal models. The models developed in the paper provide a more rational and integrated analytical basis for dealing with the heat transfer problems of inclined moving heat sources.