Before designing a grinding cycle and machine setup, the software needs to know the Part information and Machine information.

Most information of the part should be shown on a typical drawing. Each part can be added to a database and appears in a table so that it can be used for future use.

The Machine information is usually a little harder to obtain. The software comes with a database that includes several Cincinnati Machines. The machine available power, wheel speed, wheel dimensions, and regulating wheel dimensions is usually known. What is more difficult to obtain is the machine static stiffness. We obtain most of the static stiffness of the Cincinnati Machine from Cor Smits who is a retire of Cincinnati Milacron. We also worked together with Centerless Rebuilder Inc to obtain the static stiffness of the grinding machines after rebuild. Included in the software is a section where the machine static stiffness is calculated using the deflection method or also known as pinch out test.

The Quick Result page gives the production rates. The throughfeed rates and the grinding time. The specific metal removal rate (Q’) and the max powers. A message is displayed with regards to improve the grinding process, and where the limitations are.

The Machine Setup page displays the throughfeed angle, center height, truing angle diamond setover, work rest blade angle, etc.