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    Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels with Rubber-Cushioned Abrasive for Soft Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels with Rubber-Cushioned Abrasive for Soft Metals.
    The silicon carbide abrasive in these wheels is suspended in rubber for a cushioned grind with light material removal.
    Silicon carbide cuts through soft metals without generating much heat or causing material buildup.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Choose a Grit (Surface Texture) Color
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    4"1/2"1/2"5,250Silicon CarbideRubber
    Type 1Straight46 (Rough) Green, 120 (Smooth) Brown, 180 (Smooth) Red, 240 (Extra Smooth) Blue4824A84000000
    6"1/2"1/2"3,600Silicon CarbideRubber
    Type 1Straight46 (Rough) Green, 120 (Smooth) Brown, 180 (Smooth) Red, 240 (Extra Smooth) Blue4824A8500000
    6"3/4"1/2"3,600Silicon CarbideRubber
    Type 1Straight46 (Rough) Green, 120 (Smooth) Brown, 180 (Smooth) Red, 240 (Extra Smooth) Blue4824A86000000
     

    General Purpose Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. General Purpose Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Metals.
    Use these wheels for light grinding, deburring, and sharpening.
    Wheels include one of each reducer bushing listed. The smallest bushing size shown is the smallest allowed for that size wheel.
    For Steel and Stainless Steel—Wheels for steel and stainless steel are aluminum oxide, which is the most common abrasive used in grinding metal.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Color
    Choose a Grit (Surface Texture)
    Each
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    4"1/2"1/2"6,210Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown24 (Rough), 36 (Rough), 46 (Rough), 60 (Rough), 80 (Smooth), 120 (Smooth)4463A411000000
     

    Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Carbide, Ceramics, and Glass

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Carbide, Ceramics, and Glass, Abrasive Face.

    Abrasive Face

    The perforated honeycomb pattern cuts carbide, ceramics, and glass without the need for cleaning.
    Wheels are made of diamond-coated steel molded onto plastic, so they can be used wet or dry. Diamond is extremely hard and wear resistant.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Wheel
    Abrasive Surface
    Location
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Choose a Grit (Surface Texture) Color
    Each
    For Carbide, Ceramics, and Glass
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    Face6"1/2"1/2"3,820DiamondType 1Straight100 (Smooth) Red, 180 (Smooth) Blue, 320 (Extra Smooth) Yellow8725A920000000
     

    Norton General Purpose Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Grinding Wheels. Norton General Purpose Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Border. Grinding Wheels. Norton General Purpose Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals.

    Use these wheels for precision grinding on surface, cylindrical, and tool and cutter grinders. They are also known as Type 1 wheels and straight wheels.
    Truing and cleaning before first use is recommended.
    Norton 38A Abrasive—38A white wheels are for light material removal. They stay cool during use, so they're a good choice for heat-sensitive applications. They are aluminum oxide, which is the most common abrasive used in grinding metal.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Choose a Grit (Surface
    Texture)
    Norton Abrasive
    Grade
    Each
    38A White—VBE Bond
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, and Nickel
    3"1"1/2"10,825Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough), 80 (Smooth)M4397A47000000
     

    Internal Diameter Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Grinding Wheels. Internal Diameter Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals, Straight Grinding Wheel.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Border. Grinding Wheels. Internal Diameter Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals.

    Straight Grinding Wheel

    Typically used with cylindrical, surface, and ID grinders, these wheels are specially designed to grind the inside diameter of workpieces. They’re often used to make bearings.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Grit (Surface
    Texture)
    Norton Abrasive
    Grade
    Each
    39C Gray—VMT Bond
     
    For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stone, and Titanium
    4"1/2"1/2"8,120Silicon CarbideSynthetic ResinType 1Straight100 (Smooth)J4828N23000000
     
    37C Gray—VMT Bond
     
    For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Stone, and Titanium
    3"1/2"1/2"10,820Silicon CarbideSynthetic ResinType 1Straight60 (Rough)M4828N2100000
    4"1/2"1/2"8,120Silicon CarbideSynthetic ResinType 1Straight60 (Rough)M4828N2200000
     
    32A Gray—VBE Bond
     
    For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Iron
    3"1/2"1/2"10,820Aluminum OxideSynthetic ResinType 1Straight60 (Rough)K4828N1900000
     

    Heavy-Removal Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. Heavy-Removal Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Metals.
    Designed to stand up to heavy use, these wheels remove more material than our General Purpose Grinding Wheels.
    Wheels are for grinding, deburring, and sharpening. They include one of each reducer bushing listed. The smallest bushing size shown is the smallest allowed for that size wheel.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    For Aluminum, For Brass, and For Bronze—Wheels for aluminum, brass, and bronze are silicon carbide, which cuts through soft metals without generating much heat or causing material buildup.
    For Steel and Stainless Steel—Wheels for steel and stainless steel are aluminum oxide, which is the most common abrasive used in grinding metal.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Color
    Choose a Grit (Surface Texture)
    Each
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    4"1/2"1/2"8,120Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown24 (Rough), 36 (Rough), 46 (Rough), 60 (Rough), 80 (Smooth), 100 (Smooth)44611A111000000
    4"3/4"1/2"8,120Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown24 (Rough), 36 (Rough), 46 (Rough), 60 (Rough), 80 (Smooth), 100 (Smooth)44611A11200000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    4"1/2"1/2"8,120Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen80 (Smooth)44621A1500000
    4"3/4"1/2"8,120Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough), 120 (Smooth), 220 (Extra Smooth)44621A11200000
     

    Grinding Wheels for Straight Grinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. Grinding Wheels for Straight Grinders.
    Use these wheels for heavy material removal in one spot or along a weld seam. They are also known as Type 1 wheels and snagging wheels.
    Wheels are aluminum oxide, which is the most common abrasive used in grinding metal.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Color
    Grit (Surface
    Texture)
    Each
    For Stainless Steel and Iron
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    4"1/2"1/2"13,560Aluminum OxideAluminum OxideType 1StraightBlack24 (Rough)8733A22000000
    5"1/2"1/2"10,848Aluminum OxideAluminum OxideType 1StraightBlack20 (Rough)8733A1300000
     

    Straight Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cutoff Wheels. Straight Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.
    Image of Specification. Side View. Side1 orientation. Straight Grinding Wheel. Straight Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.

    Side

    View

    Use these wheels to cut through metal such as iron, stainless steel, and steel. They are reinforced with a layer of fiberglass mesh. Choose coarser grit for fast cuts; choose finer grit for smooth cuts.
    Warning: Use wheels that have a greater rpm rating than the no-load rpm of your tool.
    Grinding
    Wheel
    Material
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Designation
    Shape
    Abrasive
    Reinforcement
    For Use On
    Grit
    Each
    4" Diameter
    1/8"1/2"15,280Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel364550A16400000
    1/8"1/2"15,280Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel604550A1650000
    1/8"1/2"15,280Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshIron, Stainless Steel, Steel4550A2030000
     
    5" Diameter
    1/16"1/2"12,000Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel6045615A980000
     

    Norton Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Soft Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Grinding Wheels. Norton Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Soft Metals, Straight Grinding Wheel.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Border. Grinding Wheels. Norton Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Soft Metals.

    Straight Grinding Wheel

    Unlike aluminum oxide wheels, these silicon carbide wheels won't clog when grinding soft metals.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Grit (Surface
    Texture)
    Norton Abrasive
    Grade
    Each
    37C Black—VMT Bond
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze
    3"1/2"1/2"10,825Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)M4422A09000000
     

    Bench Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Cutoff Wheels. Bench Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.
    Image of Specification. Side View. Side1 orientation. Straight Grinding Wheel. Bench Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.

    Side

    View

    Use these wheels to cut through metal such as aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and steel. They are reinforced with two layers of fiberglass mesh. Choose coarser grit for fast cuts; choose finer grit for smooth cuts.
    Warning: Use wheels that have a greater rpm rating than the no-load rpm of your tool.
    Grinding
    Wheel
    Material
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Designation
    Shape
    Abrasive
    Reinforcement
    For Use On
    Grit
    Each
    6" Diameter
    0.035"1/2"10,100Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel6045615A11600000
    1/16"1/2"10,185Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel3645615A510000
     

    Smooth-Cut Bench Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cutoff Wheels. Smooth-Cut Bench Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.
    Image of Specification. Side View. Side1 orientation. Straight Grinding Wheel. Smooth-Cut Bench Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.

    Side

    View

    An extra-fine layer of fiberglass mesh reinforcement allows these wheels to make smoother cuts than standard bench-grinder cutoff wheels when cutting metal such as aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and steel.
    Warning: Use wheels that have a greater rpm rating than the no-load rpm of your tool.
    Grinding
    Wheel
    Material
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Designation
    Shape
    Abrasive
    Reinforcement
    For Use On
    Grit
    Each
    6" Diameter
    1/16"1/2"9,040Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel464297A1100000
    1/16"1/2"9,040Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel604297A120000
     
    7" Diameter
    1/16"1/2"7,745Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel464297A150000
    1/16"1/2"7,745Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel604297A160000
     
    8" Diameter
    1/16"1/2"6,780Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel464297A190000
    1/16"1/2"6,780Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel604297A210000
     

    Fast-Cut Straight Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cutoff Wheels. Fast-Cut Straight Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.
    Image of Specification. Side View. Side1 orientation. Straight Grinding Wheel. Fast-Cut Straight Grinder Cutoff Wheels for Metal.

    Side

    View

    Run these high-density aluminum oxide wheels at higher speeds than standard cutoff wheels to make quick cuts in aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and steel. Wheels are reinforced with a layer of fiberglass mesh.
    Warning: Use wheels that have a greater rpm rating than the no-load rpm of your tool.
    Grinding
    Wheel
    Material
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Designation
    Shape
    Abrasive
    Reinforcement
    For Use On
    Grit
    Each
    7" Diameter
    0.045"1/2"10,500Type 1StraightAluminum OxideFiberglass MeshAluminum, Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel604144A3600000
     
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