Effectiveness of Laser Cleaning for Grinding Wheel Loading

A new method for cleaning loaded grinding wheels is introduced by applying CO2 laser
irradiation on the wheel surface. It demonstrates that effective cleaning can be achieved by the
selection of adequate laser power flux and suitable irradiation duration. Fusion and evaporation of
clogged chips play an important role in the laser cleaning process. It is suggested that high laser
power irradiance and short irradiation duration are essential for effective wheel cleaning.