Tools/Calculators

From the Meister Toolbox…

The following is a list of links to useful calculation tools from Meister Abrasives.  We hope you find these tools to be helpful in getting the most from of your grinding process.

Instructions….click the link below to open a preview of the file and then the “download” button to open or save the file to your computer.

1. Wheel Speed Calculator. This simple tool can be used to calculate;  a) surface speed, b) rpm, or c) wheel diameter, when 2 of the three variables are known. Metric and English units welcome.
2. Dressing Calculation Tool. This tool is designed to assist the user in setting up the optimal parameters for rotary dressing of vitrified CBN and Diamond grinding wheels.
3. Dressing Tutorial. New to dressing or looking for a refresher?  This tutorial uncovers some of the mysteries of this very important part of the grinding process.
4. Total Cost Calculation Tool. This tool is designed to help the user assess the total cost of their grinding process. Abrasive, machine, and labor costs are all considered.
5. Hardness Comparison Chart.  This table presents a side-by-side hardness comparison of commonly ground materials and abrasives.
6. Speed Ratio Chart. This chart shows the effect of dresser speed ratio on dressing forces and the achieved wheel roughness/aggressiveness.
7. Taper / Shape Correction. This chart shows how to correct common bore taper and shape issues with wheel oscillation position.
8. Top 10 Bore Grinding Problems/Solutions. This chart shows the ten most common problems encountered during bore grinding, and how to solve them…..today!
9. Comparison Chart US-Mesh vs FEPA.  This chart shows a comparison between the two standard systems for superabrasive grit sizes.