What is the Wheel Shape?

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various grinding wheel shapes

It can be confusing when trying to tell someone the type of grinding wheel you are looking for.  Below are only a few applications and the wheel shapes you may use based on the machine you would be using. There are many wheel shapes that can be used for different grinding applications. Be sure to discuss with your application engineer all the different facets of your application so that they may direct you to the correct wheel shape for the job.

Please note that we have pointed out the most common applications as there is an endless list of application.

  • Surface Grinding: 1A1, 3A1, 2A2T, 6A2, 11A2
  • Cut-off, Grooving, Notching, Slicing, Dicing: 1A1R, 1E1, 14A1R
  • Facing, O.D. Relief Grinding, Tool & Cutter, Saw Grinding: 1A1, 4A2P, 4A2PTR, 11A2, 11V9, 12A2, 12V9, 15A2
  • Topping, Saw Grinding: 4A2, 6A2, 6A9, 12A2, 15A2
  • Knife Grinding: 1A1, 6A2, 1F1, 14A1R, 14F1R
  • Profile and Form Grinding: 1A1, 1EE1, 1F1R, 1V1, 3A1, 4BT9, 1Y1, 14A1R, 14F1R, 14V1R
  • Cold Saw Grinding: 14F1R Loroch, 14F1R Schmidt Tempo
  • Centerless Grinding: 1A1R (up to 27”)
  • I.D. Grinding: 1A1R (down to 1”), 1A1W, 1A8
  • Fluting and Gashing: 1A1, 1V1

High Performance Wheels

When it comes to delivering top-quality grinding wheels, we don’t compromise. Eagle offers a wide range of abrasives, bonds, and core options. From start to finish, an application engineer will be by your side.

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