Grinding Wheels

Grinding wheels are used for metal removal, dimensioning, and finishing. They consist of an integral shank, pin, shaft, or mandrel that drives a mounted wheel or blades. There are many types of grinding wheels, some of which are numbered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Straight wheels are simple, flat discs without any recesses, flaring or cups. Type 5 wheels are recessed on one side. Type 7 wheels are recessed on both sides. Both flaring-cup and straight-cup wheels are commonly available. Tapered grinding wheels have a thicker cross section at the bore. Cylindrical wheels feature a length that is equal to or greater than the thickness of the wheel. Depressed center wheels exclude the mounting hardware from the grinding process. Dish wheels often contain superabrasives. Types DW and IG wheels are examples of products with a rounded ball or point for portable die grinding and deburring applications. Cone wheels feature a curved or straight edge and, optionally, a nose radius. By contrast, plug wheels offer a square or curved grinding end. Blank wheels can be customized for a variety of applications.

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