Principles of Modern Grinding Technology,

Edition 3

Editors: By W. Brian Rowe and Xun Chen

Publication Date: 23 Jan 2026

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Structured as a comprehensive teaching aid, the third edition of Principles of Modern Grinding Technology caters to a wide range of professionals and students, including application engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, researchers, teachers, and students. It expertly guides the reader through every aspect of the grinding process, incorporating the latest advancements in high-speed grinding, cost reduction techniques, vibration troubleshooting, and productivity optimization. Moreover, it demonstrates how to simultaneously enhance grinding precision, improve result quality, and increase output. The third edition represents an expanded and revised version, encompassing cutting-edge developments such as ultra-precision grinding. It offers thorough analyses of the factors influencing grinding behavior and showcases practical applications through numerous worked examples. The book extensively references leading research to substantiate the advancements in the field. Advanced grinding exemplifies the core principles of manufacturing science. It initially introduces the fundamentals of material removal by grinding, followed by an in-depth examination of grinding tools and their preparation. This book delves into the intricacies of grinding mechanics, including thermal performance and quality-related concerns. Finally, it explores practical grinding applications while considering economic factors to highlight worthwhile investments and potential cost reductions. In this edition, several new chapters have been added to enhance the book's relevance and coverage. These include discussions on real contact in grinding, grinding energy, thermal damage, grinding machine developments, vibrations in grinding, and grinding process control.

Key Features

Well-proven source revised and expanded by an undisputed authority in the field of grinding processes.
Coverage of the latest developments such as ultra-precision grinding, machine developments and trends in high-speed grinding.
Suitable for both experienced researchers, industrial practitioners, teachers and students.

About the author

By W. Brian Rowe, Consulting Director and Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK and Xun Chen, Professor of Manufacturing, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK

1. Introduction
2. Basic material removal
3. Grinding wheel developments
4. Grinding wheel dressing
5. Wheel contact and wear effects
6. Material removal by grains
7. Real contact in grinding
8. Mechanics of abrasion and wear
9. Grinding energy
10. Energy partition and temperatures
11. Thermal damage
12. Application of fluids
13. High-efficiency grinding
14. Centreless grinding
15. Grinding machine developments
16. Vibration problem-solving in grinding
17. Grinding process control
18. Cost reduction

ISBN: 9780443289361

Page Count: 530

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