Aug 11, 2015
When it comes right down to it, grinding wheels serve two purposes. They can be used to keep tools in good condition, and they can help you customize parts for a perfect fit.
Maintaining the Condition of Tools
Any tool that is used over and over again will start to show signs of wear. At first the wear won’t seem like a problem but, as more time passes, you’ll notice that the effectiveness of the tool has decreased. When this happens you can use the grinding wheel to smooth, re-balance or sharpen a tool which allows you to forgo the expense of having to purchase a brand new item.
Customize parts for a Perfect Fit
We’ve all been faced with a part that doesn’t fit exactly the way it should. Careful use of a grinding wheel enables you to file minute sections of the ill-fitting part down and even customize its shape until it’s exactly what you need. Many tool and die businesses have found that having one or two grinding wheels on hand allows them to take custom orders and expand their customer base.
Choosing Your Grinding Wheel
The type of metal you intend to grind and the manner in which you use the grinding wheel will determine which type of wheel you will need. Wheels made from aluminum oxide are ideal for precision grinding, grinding stainless steel and grinding hardened metals. When you intend to grind non-ferrous metal, rubber, plastic, tungsten carbide or cast iron, you should select a wheel that’s made from silicon carbide.
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