Grinding and Machining Research Laboratory
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Grinding and Machining Research Lab at the University
of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the leading centers in the US
involved in fundamental research and application of grinding. This comprehensive
research program has been undertaken at the University since 1986.
The overall objectives include :
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Fundamental research on the science and technology of grinding and abrasive
processing of materials
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Practical application of grinding fundamentals to improve productivity
and part quality
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Solution of industrial grinding problems
Laboratory Facilities
Special research equipment includes an instrumented cylindrical grinder
interfaced to a computer, a CNC creep-feed grinder, an instrumented honing
machine, and an instrumented superfinishing machine.
External Funding
Current and past support for the Research Program on Grinding Fundamentals
and Application has been provided by the Federal Government through the
National Science Foundation, the United States Air Force, and Oak Ridge
National Laboratory and the Department of Energy; the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
through the Massachusetts Center for Excellence Corporation and the National
Environmental Technology for Waste Prevention Institute; the Center for
Manufacturing Productivity at the University of Massachusetts; and numerous
industrial companies involved in the manufacture and use of grinding machines
and abrasive products.
Educational Programs
The research program employs graduate students
working towards the MS or PhD degrees. A short course on Grinding Fundamentals
and Applications is offered for industrial companies on site and on campus.
Inquiries
For further information about the Research Program on Grinding Fundamentals
and Applications contact :
Stephen Malkin
Mechanical & Industrial
Engineering
Engineering Lab Building
University of Massachusetts
Box 2210
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003-2210
Telephone : (413) 545-0346
Fax : (413) 545-1027
e-mail : malkin@ecs.umass.edu