A vitrified bonded diamond wheel having electrical conductivity was manufactured on a trial basis. The electrically conductive (EC) vitrified bonded diamond wheel has enabled an electrodischarge truing and an electrical contact sensing. In this study, the EC vitrified bonded diamond wheel is applied to the EDM (Electro Discharge Machining) assisted grinding of PCD materials. The result shows that a lower and more stable grinding force can be realized and a better surface finish is attained compared with those achievable with a metal bonded diamond wheel.
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