The various new and competing technologies, each requiring somewhat different process conditions, require careful consideration of the end users’ true needs especially when considering capital
|
|
equipment expenditures. This can be readily understood by considering as an example the recent changes in the processing of nickel alloy-based aeroengine components, for example, high temperature blades and vanes.
The choices before a process planner setting up a new production line include the following.
16.5.4.3.1 Oil or Water for Coolant
As discussed above oil allows justification of plated CBN and is compatible with TG-based ceramic abrasives. Water-based coolants justify vitrified CBN or CDCF with alox wheels and may permit TG-based abrasives in heavy stock applications.