Abstract
The paper presents a study of the process of grinding stainless steels with different carbon contents. Verified the size and scope of the energy which is introduced in the surface layers for different types of abrasive grains and binders. The influence of parameters in plunge grinding process was considered in studies. The energy ratio was used for this purpose, which was calculated by multiplying energy and time of grinding wheel contact with the workpiece. To investigate influence of different carbon content on the level of energy density generated during grinding process special parameter Bp have been evaluated. The grinding tests were conducted in dry grinding technique.