Efficiency of «smart segments» in peripheral and face diamond grinding of abrasive and non-abrasive brittle materials

A comparative analysis of the machining of the peripheral and end parts of a diamond tool is presented. The relevance of using modular segments for face grinding is shown. The features of their design in the tool for face grinding of products from solid materials: concrete, ceramics and natural stone are considered. A conditional classification of materials during processing at face grinding operations for abrasive and non-abrasive is proposed. On the basis of modular «smart segments», a gamut of high-performance and resistant tools has been created for sequential processing from the calibration operation to fine grinding of the surface of both classes of materials. Special designs of replaceable (interchangeable) grinding elements for equipping stationary and mobile grinding installations are proposed.