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title: "What is meant by grinding in metalworking?"
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Grinding is a precise finishing process in which tiny chips are removed using grinding wheels. The goal: highest dimensional accuracy and a smooth surface. According to ZIMM, grinding is indispensable when gears, worms, or threads are required to run quietly and achieve a long service life.