OD Grinding

OD grinding, or Outsite Diameter Grinding, is one of five different types of cylindrical grinding. It specifically refers to grinding the outside diamter of an object.

OD grinding is grinding occurring on external surface of an object between the centers. The centers are end units with a point that allow the object to be rotated. The grinding wheel is also being rotated in the same direction when it comes in contact with the object. This effectively means the two surfaces will be moving opposite directions when contact is made which allows for a smoother operation and less chance of a jam up.