In order to explore the grinding characteristics of cBN-WC-10Co composites, the grinding experiment with a resin bond diamond grinding wheel was carried out. The grinding forces, surface roughness, surface morphology and residual stress were investigated. It was found that the material removal mechanism of cBN-WC-10Co was the combination of the brittle fracture of cBN particles, ductile removal of Co phase, plastic deformation, grain dislodgement and grain crush of WC grains. The brittle removal model resulted in a lower specific grinding energy. The main contributor to the surface roughness w...