Surface grinding wheels, also known as toolroom wheels, are used for stock removal, general purpose grinding applications, or preparing a workpiece for final finishings.
Choosing the correct abrasive material for your surface can shorten grinding time, reduce cost and prevent premature wear. Aluminum oxide, for example, is a great all-around abrasive material, while diamond is used on specific materials like ceramic.
Aluminum oxide is the most commonly used abrasive. Best-suited for general purpose deburring and blending, it is tough, economical and fracture-resistant. Commonly used on ferrous alloys, high-tensile materials, and wood.
Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) is a synthetic material similar in hardness to diamond. Commonly used for machining hardened steel and related alloys at high temperatures.
Cooler-cutting and more durable than natural aluminum-based products, ceramic provides a sharp, high-purity grain. Commonly used for precision grinding of steels, hard alloys, and exotic materials.
More durable than aluminum oxide, zirconia alumina is best for medium- to heavy-material removal. The material grains constantly fracture to produce new sharp edges. Commonly used on carbon steels, aerospace alloys, nickel alloys, aluminum, cast iron, forgings, and some stainless steels.
Zirconia alumina and silicon carbide blends have a high cut rate and the material grains constantly fracture to produce new sharp edges.
Grade
Abrasive grade is important to the final finish of the product. Use a coarser grade for removing large amounts of material over a larger contact area. Use a finer grade on smaller contact areas where the final finish is important.
Use larger grits/coarser grades for removing more material over a larger contact area. Use smaller grits/finer grades where the final finish is important.
Surface grinding wheels, also known as toolroom wheels, are used for stock removal, general purpose grinding applications, or preparing a workpiece for final finishings.
Abrasives
