Grinding Technology 2nd Edition ,by Stephen Malkin and Changsheng Gao. A major update to an authorative source on applications for grinding wheels. A blend of theorgy and application expertise useful for education, troubleshooting, design or improvement of grinding practices. Written explicitly for researcher or engineers. 372 Pages. Details

Handbook of Machining with Grinding Wheels Second Edition,by Ioan D. Marinescu, Mike Hitchiner, Eckart Uhlmann,W. Brian Rowe,and Ichiro Inasaki. Expanded by more that 150 pages; each chapter updated and rewritten; up-to-date bibliographies for each chapter; and many new images. A complete discussion of production applications covering topics ranging from the basics of material removal to design and control of machine tools. Noteworthy is coverage of proper use of centerless, ID, OD, and surface grinding machine tools with practical, real-world examples of a variety of common materials. 596 Pages. Details

Handbook of Advances Ceramics Machining, Edited by Ioan D. Marinescu. State-of-the-art knowledge written by experts who have spent their careers studying ceramic machining and ceramic stock removal mechanisms. Includes chapters on the mechanisms of grinding ceramic, strength of ceramics, and ELID grinding. Details

Handbook of Lapping and Polishing, Edited by Ioan D. Marinescu. The first book written in English to thoroughly cover lapping and polishing covering scientific basis for empirical findings. Responding to demands, particularly the electronic industry, this book shows the transformation of the art of lapping and polishing into deterministic processes backed by mechanical and tribological sciences. Contributors come from both academia and industry with extensive experience in both the theoretical and practical applications. Noteworthy is the sections on chemical mechanical polishing(CMP). An essential tool for anyone concerned with precision finishing of metal and nonmetal components. $149.00 plus shipping. Details

SUNNEN'S COMPLETE CYLINDER HEAD AND ENGINE REBUILDING HANDBOOK,by John G. Edwards, published by Sunnen Products Co. 494 pages. $45 plus shipping. Digital copies only.
Complete guide to the application of abrasives in engine rebuilding by a leading manufacturer of honing tools. More details .

PRECISION GRINDING, 1st Edition,by Victor E. Repp, Ed.D, published by the National Tooling and Machining Association. 318 Pages. Also available: An instructor’s manual. Details

GRINDING TECHNOLOGY 2nd EDITION,by Stephen Krar,GRINDING TECHNOLOGY 2ND EDITION. An update to the 1979 edition of Grinding Technology by Steve Krar. Expanded throughout with new sections on the use of superabrasives. A basic text for training of machinists and engineers in job shops, large companies or tech schools. Hand-on activites and instructors guide available. A practical basic introduction to grinding technology concepts and vocabulary. Details NOTE: this book is out of print. Some used copies may be availalbe from used book dealers. Contact AES if you need assistance 11/01/2020

SUPERABRASIVES GRINDING AND MACHINING by E. Ratterman and Steve Krar. Out of prints but some copies still available.
A text book used in certification programs of Industrial Diamond Association, this is one of the most complete textbook focused upon the use of superabrasives for machinists. Pages still under construction. AES STILL HAS COPIES OF THIS OUT OF PRINT BOOK Contact AES for details.

MODERN GRINDING PROCESS TEHCNOLOGY,by Dr. Stuart Salmon. Out-of print but digital copies available An good introductory text that has a focus upon abrasives rather than machining. A non-mathematical discussion throughout. Coverage ranges from types of abrasives to specific types of grinding machining processes. Used by SME for certificate programs. Contact AES for details.

HANDBOOK OF MODERN GRINDING TECHNOLOGY ,by Robert King and Robert Hahn.
One of the best technical resources for theories behinds contemporary methods of production machining and finishing using bonded and coated abrasive products. Robert Hahn is a pioneer in grinding research whose work has deeply influenced current technology. Details.

MACHINING WITH ABRASIVES,by Richard McKey $55 plus shipping. Currently out of print, but hard copies are still available.
The first book published on the industrial applications of bonded and coated abrasives good written by a technical writer specializing in abrasives technology. Contact AES for details.

THE GRINDING WHEEL,by Kent Lews.
Though historically significant book is somewhat dated (1976 last edition) but is still stands as the best overview of how grinding wheels are made and they are used. This resources provdies a critical link between traditional concepts of the last century and current practices. Pages still under construction. Contact AES for details.

TRIBOLOGY OF ABRASIVE MACHINING PROCESSES,by Dr. I Marinescu.
A cooperative effort headed by Dr. Marinesu, Abrasive Micromachining Center, University of Toledo, this 650-page gathers the expertise of technical experts worldwide to collect and organize the science of using abrasives. Topics include discussion of abrasive minerals, heat transfer, thermal stress, molecular dynamics, griding fluids and much more. Details

PRINCIPLES OF ABRASIVE PROCESSING,by Dr. M. Shaw. (subject to change), publishers says the book is out of print but available through print on demand services. However, AES has copies still in stock
This book is the cumulation of knowledge acquired in Shaw's long of history of research in machining and grinding technology -- one of the few comprehensive resources on the material science fundamentals for abrasives and their application. Like his work on metalcutting, Shaw's work on chip formation theories and heat transfer were critical to the development of contemporary grinding theory. Print on demand publications. Details

CREEP FEED GRINDING,by Colin Andrews, Trevor Howes, and Tom Pearce, Out of print but AES has digital copies available
This is the definitive book of creep feed grinding by reknowned experts. In the disucssion on creep feed grinding are good discussions of thermal analysis and grinding fluids. Available in electronic format on a CD. More details

HIGH EFFICIENCY DEEP GRINDING Dr-ING Taghi Tawakoli, Mechanical Engineering Publications. Tawakoli is one of the researchers who was responsible for research and development of HEDG technology. This book details the surprising benefits from creep feed grinding with very high wheel speeds. Available in electronic format on a CD. Contact AES for table of contents and availablity