Flexible grinding wheels
allow the operator working
on the metal more flexibility.
With more flexibility, it offers
more forgiveness. It provides an
opportunity to avoid the common
bounce and chatter from
the machine on the metal
that is naturally going to
occur.
The two most common disc sizes
are 4.5” (115mm) and 9” (230mm).
Grinders with larger discs
are particularly well suited
to heavy-duty applications,
whereas those with smaller
discs are ideal for finer work.
TYPE 27. Type 27 is by far the most
common abrasive grinding wheel.
Type 27 grinding wheels differ
from other wheels in that they
have a flat profile with a depressed
center. A depressed center
allows for clearance when
the operator must work at
a constrained angle.
Grinding discs are suitable
for metal and stone applications
across a range of machine sizes.
The main use of such discs is in
the removal of materials.
However, they can also be
used for the finishing and
preparation of stone and metal
surfaces.
Grinding plates come
in different standard
number sizes (based on diameter size)
to match the size grinder you have.
Besides the standard number size,
grinding plates also come with
a variety of hole sizes for making fine
, medium, or coarse (chunky) ground meat.
For surface grinding,
use the flat part of the wheel,
maintaining a 20°-30° angle
between the tool and the work surface.
Position the blade guard
at the back toward your body.