The grinding action and the rounding mechanism are highly complex in centreless grinding. The axis of the workpiece not only moves laterally but also tilts during the grinding process. Rowe and Barash have developed a two-dimensional model for an infeed centreless grinding neglecting the tilt of the workpiece.
In this paper, an attempt has been made to develop a simulation model which incorporates the tilt of the workpiece. The theoretical and experimental investigations have been carried out with workpieces having specific geometries and the results are discussed.
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