Grinding is often the final step in the process/manufacturing chain, meaning that no
subsequent post-grinding correction of the surface and geometry is performed. This imposes …

Rapid market changes aimed at sustainability have led to supply chain risks and
uncertainties in the Taiwanese light-emitting diode industry. These risks and uncertainties …

Manufacturing processes have to become more sustainable. For grinding processes, this
means that tool wear and performance need to be critically evaluated in their economic …

Purpose Sustainability is an integrating concept and demands strategic attention in
developing countries like India. Due to strict environmental regulations and ongoing …

This paper presents an overview of research on sustainability of abrasive processes. It
incorporates results from a round robin study on “energy-efficiency of abrasive processes” …

Sustainable manufacturing is a valuable tool for measuring and enhancing the machining
performance. The implementation of sustainability frameworks in concerned industries …

Machining is a wealth generating activity which converts raw materials into finished products
by consuming energy and other natural resources. It is also responsible for high …

It has become increasingly important for manufacturers to implement sustainability into tool
and process design. Existing models that evaluate the sustainability of abrasive processes …

Grinding is considered as a rather environmental-unfriendly process, where the aspects
involving the high demanding process energy input and required fluid application can lead …

This paper presents the recent advancements and forthcoming challenges for abrasive
machining with specific focus on the advancement of industrial applications. The most …