Surface Grinding Wheels
Surface Grinding Wheels are an abrasive tool used to remove material from a workpiece and create a smooth, flat surface. They contain abrasive grains, held by a bond matrix and separated by pores. The structure of the wheel and factors like its grain size, porosity, bond type, and grade, determine its performance in material removal, surface finish, and durability.
Material:
- Silicon Carbide for applications with nonferrous metals and low pressure.
- Aluminum Oxide for general-purpose applications with ferrous alloys or high-tensile materials.
Grade: Defines how firmly the abrasive grains are held by the bond. This affects how the grains break away during the grinding process.
- A Medium grade offers a good balance between cutting speed and finish. Faster material removal compared to fine grades.
- A Fine grade allows the abrasive grains to break away more easily, producing a smoother finish. Material removal is slower compared to medium grade.
Density (Structure): refers to the wheel’s construction, and how tight the wrapping is. A higher structure number indicates a more open or porous wheel, whereas a lower structure number indicates a more densely packed wheel.
NOTE: Wheels are unidirectional; only use in the indicated direction. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED OF THE TOOL [RPM]!
Warning: The user may experience the following health effects. Wear appropriate PPE to help prevent these effects.
Inhalation: Dust from grinding, sanding, or machining may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, and nose and throat pain.
Skin Contact: Mechanical skin irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abrasion, redness, pain, and itching.
Eye Contact: Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing, and corneal abrasion. Dust created by grinding, sanding, or machining may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision.
See the complete Safety Data Sheet for more information