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    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.
    Norton 32A Abrasive—32A purple wheels are for medium to heavy material removal. They are aluminum oxide.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Choose a Grit (Surface Texture)
    Choose a Norton
    Abrasive Grade
    Each
    38A White—VBE Bond
     
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
    7"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    120 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    0000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    H
    ,
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000
    8"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    K
    000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,105Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    0000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    0000000000000
    8"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    I
    ,
    K
    000000000000
    12"1"5"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)I00000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, and Iron
    6"1/2"1 1/4"4,140Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    K000000000000
    10"3/4"3"2,485Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)J000000000000
    12"1"3"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    J
    0000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, and Nickel
    3"1"1/2"10,825Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    M000000000000
    7"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight150 (Smooth)
    K
    ,
    L
    000000000000
     
    32A Purple—VBE Bond
     
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
    7"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    120 (Smooth)
    H
    ,
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    120 (Smooth)
    H
    ,
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    ,
    L
    00000000000000
    7"1"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    00000000000000
    8"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,105Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    00000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    H
    ,
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    8"3/4"1 1/4"3,105Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    00000000000000
    8"1"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    I
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    10"3/4"3"2,485Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    I000000000000000
    10"1"3"2,485Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    12"3/4"3"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    I000000000000000
    12"1"3"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    000000000000000
    12"1 1/2"3"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)I000000000000000
    14"1"5"1,800Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    14"1 1/2"5"1,800Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    14"2"5"1,800Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, and Iron
    6"1/2"1 1/4"4,140Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    J
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    7"3/8"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    7"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    8"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    J
    ,
    K
    00000000000000
    12"1"5"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    12"1 1/2"5"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    H
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    12"2"1 1/4"2,070Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)K000000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, and Nickel
    8"1/4"1 1/4"3,105Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)H00000000000000
     

    Norton Long-Life Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Grinding Wheels. Norton Long-Life Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Border. Grinding Wheels. Norton Long-Life Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Metals.

    A more durable abrasive allows these wheels to remove more material and last longer than Norton General Purpose Grinding Wheels. They are also known as Type 1 wheels and straight wheels.
    Truing and cleaning before first use is recommended.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Norton 32AA Abrasive—32AA purple wheels are for medium to heavy material removal. They are a blend of aluminum oxide and ceramic aluminum oxide, which lasts up to twice as long as Norton 32A General Purpose Grinding Wheels.
    Norton 5SG Abrasive—5SG blue wheels are for heavy material removal. They are ceramic aluminum oxide, which lasts up to five times as long as Norton 32A General Purpose Grinding Wheels.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Choose a Grit (Surface Texture)
    Choose a Norton
    Abrasive Grade
    Each
    32AA Purple—VTR Bond
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, and Nickel
    6"1/4"1 1/4"4,140Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight80 (Smooth)K00000000000000
    6"1/2"1 1/4"4,140Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    K0000000000000
    7"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    K
    0000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    0000000000000
    8"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    K
    0000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,105Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)I0000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    0000000000000
    8"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    J0000000000000
    10"1"3"2,485Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)I00000000000000
    12"1"3"2,070Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    I00000000000000
     
    5SG Blue—VS Bond
     
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
    7"1/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    ,
    100 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    ,
    L
    0000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,105Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)I00000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    ,
    80 (Smooth)
    I
    ,
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    12"3/4"3"2,070Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)I00000000000000
    12"1"3"2,070Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)
    I
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    14"1"3"1,800Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)I00000000000000
    14"1 1/2"5"1,800Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)I00000000000000
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, and Iron
    7"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    K0000000000000
    8"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    J00000000000000
    10"1"3"2,485Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    J
    ,
    K
    000000000000000
    12"1"5"2,070Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight46 (Rough)J00000000000000
    14"1"5"1,800Aluminum Oxide CeramicVitrified ClayType 1Straight
    46 (Rough)
    ,
    60 (Rough)
    J000000000000000
     

    Norton Toolroom Grinding Wheels for Soft Metals

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

    Cylindrical Grinding Wheel

    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)M0000000000000
     
    39C Green—VK Bond
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Titanium, and Carbide
    6"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 2Cylinder60 (Rough)I0000000000000
    6"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 2Cylinder120 (Smooth)I0000000000000
    7"1 1/2"1 3/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 2Cylinder60 (Rough)I0000000000000
     
    39C Green—VMT Bond
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Titanium, and Carbide
    6"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 2Cylinder80 (Smooth)I0000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)I000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight80 (Smooth)I000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight100 (Smooth)I000000000000
    7"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight120 (Smooth)I000000000000
    7"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)I0000000000000
    8"1/2"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight100 (Smooth)I0000000000000
    8"3/4"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)J0000000000000
    8"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)J0000000000000
    8"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight80 (Smooth)I0000000000000
    8"1"1 1/4"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1Straight100 (Smooth)I0000000000000
    10"2"2"2,100Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 2Cylinder60 (Rough)H0000000000000
     

    Centerless Grinding Wheels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Grinding Wheels. Centerless Grinding Wheels.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Border. Grinding Wheels. Centerless Grinding Wheels.

    Remove material and shape metal cylindrical forms or parts without the need for centers or fixtures. These wheels have tight dimensional tolerances and create a smooth surface. They’re good for grinding numerous materials with just a few machines.
    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
    64A Light Gray—VCE Bond
     
    For Steel and Iron
    20"6"12"1,620Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)K0000000000000000
    20"8"12"1,620Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)K000000000000000
     
    55A Beige—VS3 Bond
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, and Iron
    24"8"12"1,350Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)K000000000000000
    24"10"12"1,350Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)K000000000000000
     
    52A Dark Gray—VS3 Bond
     
    For Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Iron
    24"6"12"1,350Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1Straight60 (Rough)K000000000000000
     

    Grinding Wheel Segments for Surface Grinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. Grinding Wheel Segments for Surface Grinders.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Border. Grinding Wheels. Grinding Wheel Segments for Surface Grinders.

    Grind flat stock and flat surfaces with these segments. You can use several together in your surface grinder's chuck so they move over your workpiece, or keep the segments stationary and move your workpiece.
    Caution: Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Grinding Wheel
    Designation
    Grit (Surface
    Texture)
    Norton Abrasive
    Grade
    Each
    53A Gray
     
    For Brass, Bronze, Iron, and Tool Steel
    6"5"1 1/2"Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 3130 (Rough)E0000000000000
    6"11 1/4"2 1/4"Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 3130 (Rough)E000000000000
    8"11 1/4"2 1/4"Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 3130 (Rough)E000000000000
    8"11 1/4"3"Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 3130 (Rough)E000000000000
     

    Mounted Dressers for Toolroom Grinding Wheels

    Dressers have a diamond abrasive, which is extremely hard and wear resistant. They mount onto surface, cylindrical, and tool and cutter grinding equipment. They are also known as cleaners.
    Single Point
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheel Dressers. Mounted Dressers for Toolroom Grinding Wheels, Single Point, Round Shank with Round Head—For Use With Norton Machines.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheel Dressers. Mounted Dressers for Toolroom Grinding Wheels, Single Point, Round Shank with Round Head—For Use With Cincinnati Machines.

    Round Shank with

    Round Head—For

    Use With Norton

    Machines

    Round Shank with

    Round Head—For Use

    With Cincinnati

    Machines

    A single point removes more material than dressers with multiple points.
    Not Resettable—Nonresettable dressers have one point.
    For Wheel
    Dia. Range
    Carat
    Wt.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Abrasive
    Material
    For Grinding Wheel Shape
    For Abrasive Bond Material
    Shank
    Dia.
    Each
    Round Shank with Round Head—For Use With Norton Machines
     
    Not Resettable
    3" to 6"1/31 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"00000000000000
    3" to 6"1/32 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"0000000000000
    3" to 7"1/21 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"0000000000000
    3" to 7"1/22 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"0000000000000
    4" to 5"1/41 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"0000000000000
    4" to 5"1/42 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"0000000000000
    8" to 12"3/41 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"00000000000000
    8" to 12"3/42 1/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"00000000000000
     
    Round Shank with Round Head—For Use With Cincinnati Machines
     
    Not Resettable
    4" to 5"1/42 5/8"DiamondRecessed, Straight, Straight CupSynthetic Resin, Vitrified Clay7/16"0000000000000
     
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