Boron Oxide on the Surface of Grains from Superhard Materials as a Possible Factor Increasing the Performance Characteristics of Grinding Tools

The effect of boron oxide on the surface of grains from superhard materials on the performance characteristics of grinding tools is studied. The possibility of increasing the strength of cubic boron nitride (cBN) grains by their thermal treatment in air at a low temperature due to the filling of their defective space with a B₂O₃ film is shown. The results of tests show that the wheel containing cBN powder have higher wear resistance and lower specific grinding energy. It is demonstrated that just boron oxide on the surface of grains from superhard materials is an important factor of increasing their performance characteristics in grinding tools.