10 best abrasive tool room grinding wheels

Abrasive toolroom grinding wheels are specialized abrasive wheels used in tool and cutter grinding, precision grinding, and surface grinding applications within toolrooms or manufacturing settings. These wheels are crucial for shaping and sharpening cutting tools, dies, punches, and other precision components.

Key characteristics and features of abrasive toolroom grinding wheels include:

  1. Abrasive Material: These wheels are made of abrasive materials such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, ceramic, or diamond, depending on the specific application and the material being ground.

  2. Grain Size: The abrasive grains' size and distribution on the wheel's surface determine the wheel's grit, which affects the finish and aggressiveness of the grinding process. Finer grits provide a smoother finish, while coarser grits remove material more aggressively.

  3. Bonding Agent: The abrasive grains are held together using a bonding agent, which can be vitrified, resinoid, or metal.Vitrified bonds are common for toolroom wheels due to their excellent thermal resistance.

  4. Wheel Structure: The structure of the wheel refers to the spacing or porosity between the abrasive grains. Open structure wheels allow for cool cutting and are suitable for softer materials, while dense structure wheels are better for harder materials.

  5. Shape and Size: These wheels come in various shapes (e.g., straight, cup, dish) and sizes to suit different grinding operations and machine configurations.

  6. Precision Grinding: Toolroom grinding wheels are designed for precision grinding operations, where accuracy and surface finish are critical, such as in tool and cutter grinding.

  7. Coolant Use: Depending on the grinding process and material being ground, coolant may be used to keep the workpiece and wheel cool, prevent overheating, and improve surface finish.

  8. Application Range: They are used to grind materials like tool steel, high-speed steel, carbide, ceramics, and other hard and heat-resistant materials used in tool and die making.

  9. Safety Precautions: As with any abrasive products, safety precautions are essential. Operators must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), follow safety guidelines, and adhere to manufacturer instructions to ensure safe and efficient use.

In summary, abrasive toolroom grinding wheels are specialized abrasive wheels utilized for precise grinding operations, particularly in tool and cutter grinding, where maintaining high levels of precision and surface finish is crucial. These wheels are designed to effectively shape and sharpen various tools and components used in the manufacturing industry.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best abrasive tool room grinding wheels on the market
  

Brazed Diamond Grinding Wheel Cutter Grinder Tool Diamond Coated Flat Wheel Grit 320 (Black, 6 inch (150mm))

B.M. Choice

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Product description

Features:

  • 100% High quality and Brand new.
  • Suitable to grind and polish jewelry, glass, rock, etc…
  • These diamond grinding wheel are the finest grinding wheel manufactured.
  • Diamond Wheels are great for contour grinding.
  • The wheels can be used on all conventional grinders made today.
  • The wheel is made with the high quality diamonds for longer grinding life, clean and faster cutting.
  • We offer precisely produced lapidary diamond wheels for polishing sanding and other operations, meeting high quality standards only.
  • Accept non standard parts customization!
  • Application:

  • Used for machining of conical, cylindrical and flat surface, cylindrical and conical apertures.
  • Machining of cylindrical surfaces parts and surface ends at one set-up.
  • Machining of recesses and slots of carbide stamps.
  • Sharpening and finishing of carbide tools.
  • Grinding wheel is suitable for Grinding of cemented carbide, tungsten steel fittings, spring tools, tungsten steel mold fittings, tools, bearings, molds, precision ceramics, polycrystalline diamonds, medical, cosmetic, aviation, automotive, electronic optics, semiconductor, jewelry, stone, shoes industry


    • Brazed Diamond Grinding Wheel
    • Hole diameter: 1.26inch(32mm),Diamond diameter: 0.4inch (10mm),Thick: 0.4inch(10mm)
    • Grit: 100,150,200,320,400
    • Material: Steel, Diamond,Color: As pictures show
    • It is more sharp and durable than electroplated grinding wheel, averaging 3 times of electroplating.

    36 Degrees Grinding Wheel Dressing Tool Complete with Spare Cutters

    36 Degrees

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    Product description

    The 36 Degrees Grinding Wheel Dressing Tool is manufactured for high quality cast iron from a time tested design that ensures precision Truing of small to medium pedestal grinding wheels. The sturdy wide grip handle ensures you can fully control the Grinding Wheel Dresser for improved safety and ease of use. Looking after your Grinding wheels will improve longevity and accuracy of not only your grinder, but also your Tools, Drill Bits, Chisels and all other Tools that utilize a Grinding Wheel.

    • Returns Grinding Wheels Back to Peak performance
    • Complete with spare hardened steel star toothed cutters
    • Firm wide grip for complete control and improved safety
    • For Small to Medium Bench Grinders
    • Cleans and Clears impurities from Grinding Wheels

    50Pcs Abrasive Buffing Polishing Wheel, GOXAWEE 0.8''(22mm) Buffing Wheels Set Kit for Rotary Tool Accessories Polishing Buffing Wheel with 1/8'' Shank

    GOXAWEE

    Based on 83 reviews Check latest price
    • ❤ Delicate Easter Day Gift for DIY Lovers, Husband, Boyfriend
    • 【 Multi-purpose Abrasive Buffing Wheel】These abrasive buffing polishing wheels are a great companion to your jewellery, metal working and rotary tool kit. Excellent for Deburring, de-oxidisation, rust removal, texturing and for matt and satin finishes to metals. Also for removing wood fuzz and cleaning in wood carving, and for acrylics, new alloys and thermmoplastic materials.
    • 【 Durable & Reusable Buffing Polishing Wheel 】The buffing wheel kit is made of superior quality scouring pad, which has good wear resistance and excellent polishing capabilities. Simple to use, provides a uniform finish, smooth and compliance for irregular surfaces. Ideal for refinishing furniture, cleaning grills, repair the dents, as well as removing paint and tarnish.
    • 【5 Mixed Grits Polishing Accessory】These polishing wheels are 0.8" in diameter, 22 mm buffing polishing wheel, with 1/8'' shank. The buffing wheel set includes each grit 10Pcs, total 50Pcs. Brown 120Grit, Green 180Grit, Red 320Grit and Black Green 400Grit arasive wheel, as well as 3000 Grit wool felt buff wheel for different polishing need.
    • 【Great Compatibility Abrasive Wheel】Our goxawee polishing wheel kit can be attached and used with common power tools such as cordless hand drills, rotary tools, electric grinders, micro motor or flexible shaft and more.
    • 【Wide Application Abrasive Polishing Wheel】The T-shaped design of each buffing wheel helps thoroughly clean the corners, contours, gaps and other hard to reach areas. These polishing wheel set fits for all kinds of molds, glass, medical equipment, jewelry, metal, non-metallic surface, plastics, Stone, Rivets, Pocket Watches Or Automobile Exhaust Pipes.

    User questions & answers

    Question: Can the polishing wheel set be used with a cordless drill
    Answer: Dear customer: Thanks for asking. Yes if the chuck of the drill can hold the polishing wheel tightly, then it can be used. Best Regards GOXAWEE TOOL
    Question: What is the buffing polishing wheel made of? Are they wool, cotton or a blend
    Answer: Dear customer: Thanks for asking. It is made of scouring pad. I use the abrasive wheelt with diamond and get a gemstone finally, really excited! Best Regards Ivy
    Question: What speed do the abrasive buffing polishing wheel seem to do their best and do they make a mess
    Answer: Dear customer: Thanks for asking. Use at high speed for best results (20,000)rpms, the different stiffness gives you a variety that aids in polishing and cleaning old rusty tools. Best Regards Ivy

    POWERTEC 15508 1/2" Arbor 150-Grit Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheel, 6" x 3/4"

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    Product description

    POWERTEC silicon carbide bench grinding wheels are ideal for small job shops and numerous general-purpose applications. Made of premium silicon carbide, these superb wheels get the job done - effectively and efficiently! these super-hard, precision accessories minimize material loss and maximize grinding-assembly performance, thus maintaining your valuable tools in optimum condition. And they are conveniently designed to fit most stationary bench grinders. Reduce effort and increase satisfaction with these top-notch grinding wheels - perfect for tool and Cutter grinding of cemented carbide applications.

    • INCLUDES: 6” Bench Grinding Wheel w/ 150 grit
    • FUNCTION: Provides clean, fast, high precision edges and surfaces for non-ferrous tools and metals such as aluminum, copper or titanium
    • APPLICATIONS: Works exceptionally well on tools like drills, mills or disposable tips for burring, grinding, stock removal, blending, rust removal, cleaning and finishing
    • QUALITY SPECS: This silicon carbide wheel measures 6 inches in diameter, 3/4” in thickness, comes with a ½” arbor hole size, and possesses a 4140 maximum RPM
    • COMPATIBILITY: Abrasive wheel is designed to fit most stationary bench grinder machines and work benches

    User questions & answers

    Question: can you use this on metal
    Answer: The dimensions of the stone are 250mm x 50mm (approximately 10" x 2") end it fits on a 12mm shaft.
    Question: can I use this to sharpen circular saw blade
    Answer: Yes. Using the SVM-00 with the SVM-45 will give the best results, though you may not need that if you have a very steady hand.
    Question: What is the max RPM for this wheel
    Answer: Hello friend, thank you for interesting our grinding wheel, it is only one wheel. Best wishes.
    Question: what is the max speed for the 15511? thanks
    Answer: Dear customer, Our grinding wheel sharpener runs at 176 rpm.

    Product features

    6 Inch 150-Grit Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheel by POWERTEC.

    The POWERTEC 15508 is a grinding wheel disc specifically designed to work with stationary (floor standing) grinder machines and work benches. This cost-effective tool provides clean, potent edges and surfaces, and is ideal for cutter & tool grinding, smoothing blades and metal working.

    High Performance, High Strength & High Precision Grinding

    These wheels are virtually chemical resistant and not affected by water, oils, or acids. In addition, they possess a low impact resistance and high wear rate. This abrasive wheel is fast, impressively sharp, and burr-free.

    We’ve paired the silicon carbide abrasive with a fine 150 grit, allowing this grinding wheel to produce heavy cuts and offer rapid stock removal. This impressive combination offers a high purity profile, making this item perfectly suited to work with rubber, stone and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, nickel, and titanium.

    Norton 32A60-IVBE Type 01 Vitrified Straight Toolroom Grinding Wheel, Aluminum Oxide, 7" Diameter x 1/4" Width, 1-1/4" Arbor, 60 Grit, Grade I, Purple (Pack of 1)

    Norton

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    Product description

    Norton Type 01 vitrified straight toolroom grinding wheel. Used on surface, cylindrical, and tool and cutter grinders, Norton precision, form-holding vitrified toolroom wheels maximize your productivity. For every ferrous and nonferrous MRO, small job shop, and production operation. Better choice for medium to heavy stock removal. Sharp monocrystalline aluminum oxide grain the industry's most versatile abrasive purple. Free cutting on a wide range of applications and materials. Outstanding form holding. Measures 7-inches diameter by 1/4-inches width, 1-1/4-inches arbor.

    • Used on surface, cylindrical, tool and cutter grinders
    • Norton precision, form-holding vitrified toolroom wheels maximize your productivity
    • For every ferrous and nonferrous MRO, small job shop, and production operation
    • Better choice for medium to heavy stock removal
    • Sharp monocrystalline aluminum oxide grain

    Megatron 4" Diamond Cup Grinding Removing Disc Wheel for Concrete, Paint, Epoxy, Glue and Mastic with CDB Newest Technology (Megatron 4")

    GlobalE&T

    Based on 170 reviews Check latest price

    Product description

    Cluster Diamond Brazing Technology (CDB)



    CDB Procss is a new concept and invented technology of diamond segment production.

    The purpose of CDB product is to make high level grinding & coating removal and to make it possible, diamond particles must be strongly griped through the molecular sintering method.

    And also diamond concentratioln shoud be suitably designed with metal powser for high performance because high concentration is not always good for its ability.

    CDB newest technology has these 2 strengths, strong grip power and suitable concentration and it can make optimised grinding and removing performance.





    Arbor Hole : 7/8" - 5/8" (4")

    Arbor Hole : 7/8" (5" & 7")

    Grit size : Coarse #35

    Diamond Grip : Molecular Bonding

    Material : Diamond

    Color : Metallic Gray

    Available in 3 different sizes, 4" / 5" / 7"

    • CDB Technology - Cluster Diamond Brazing Technology, a new concept and invented technology of diamond segment production. The purpose of CDB product is to make high level grinding & coating removal, through molecular sintering method.
    • HIGH LEVEL GRINDING & COATING REMOVAL - Optimized design for high performance on grinding & coating removal. Works for concrete, asphalt, epoxy coating, tile glue, urethane and paint. Feel the finest surface grinding and removing.
    • FAST & LONG-LIFE - Longer working life with fast removing speed enables easy work and less working fatigue.
    • SPECIAL SHAPE & ANGLE DIAMOND BEADS - Excellent grinding & removing process by special shaped & angle diamond beads
    • CLUSTER DIAMOND BRAZING TECHNOLOGY - Molded sintering and Single layer brazing creates solid shape brazed diamond tools. Molded diamond segments shows excellent performance with long-lasting life.

    User questions & answers

    Question: Does it fit Makita GA
    Answer: No, type 11 cup wheels are not compatible with the D28402 grinder.
    Question: Could this work for digging over root
    Answer: I used it to smooth out a basement wall, and it worked great. However I recommend wearing a good filter, and mask. You will get a lot of dust in the air.
    Question: could i use this disc on my edge grinder to trim the cracked expoxy coating on the concrete expansion joints in my garage before sealing with caulk
    Answer: I would be careful using with the Dewalt 4 1/2 inch angle grinder as it has max RPM of 11,000. I used a similar grinding wheel with my Dewalt 4 1/2 inch angle grinder and the grinding wheel bursted into pieces, causing me to get several stitches
    Question: Would this remove carpet glue on a hardwood floor
    Answer: Which grinder has a 5/6” Arbor? The hole measured close to13.5/16” in diameter, about the same as 5/6”.

    AUSTOR 132 Pieces Sanding Drum Set with Free Box Including 120 Pieces Drum Sander Sanding Sleeves and 12 Pieces Drum Mandrels for Dremel Rotary Tool

    AUSTOR

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    User questions & answers

    Question: Will this fit a wen 2305 rotery tool? Thank you
    Answer: I don't think so. They are made for a Dremel. If you have an accessory bit for your drill that is Dremel sized, maybe. But Dremels are reasonable, why not just get a Dremel? I have 3. I use the battery powered Dremel & these sanding drums to sand down my dogs' nails. Takes some training, but it doen't split old dog nails like clipping & you can round off the edges nicely. You use a Dremel like a pen, so you have precise control.
    Question: Will this fit a regular drill
    Answer: I don't know Dremel 4300, but if it will chuck a 1/8" shank, it will work in any of these rotary tools.
    Question: Works with dremel
    Answer: i do not know where it is made. However trying to buy the 3/8 and 1/4 sanding drums does not happen at the lowes or sears or other stores. I set up each size so they would be ready when I need to change what AI am sanding. the drums do last awhile.
    Question: Hi.. May I ask where it is made? thank you
    Answer: No vale la pena comprar ese juego de herramientas son de muy mala calidad y no hacen el trabajo que uno espera.

    Dia 6" (150mm.) Hole 1.26" (32mm.) Width: 0.4" (10mm.) Type: 12A2-20 Dish Diamond Grinding Wheel (100/80 Micron = 180 Grit)

    Poltava Diamond Tools

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    Product description

    Used for sharpening and finishing of front surfaces of reamer teeth, cutters, circular saws, drawing dies and tools made tungsten carbide.

    • Dish diamond grinding wheel used for sharpening and finishing of front surfaces of reamer teeth, cutters, circular saws, drawing dies and tools made tungsten carbide.
    • Material: Diamond, Aluminum; Bond: Resin bond
    • Diameter: 6 inch (150mm.)
    • Hole Dia: 1.26 inch (32mm.)
    • Width: 0.4 inch (10mm.)

    Dia 6" (150x20mm.) Hole 1.26" (32mm.) Width: 0.8" (20mm.) Type: 12A2-45 Cup Tool Diamond Grinding Wheel (125/100 Micron (150 Grit))

    Poltava Diamond Tools

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    Product description

    Used for sharpening and finishing of front and back surfaces of multiple-blade carbide tools (with straight and spiral teeth), cutters, drills and other tools. Used for processing of flat machine part surfaces, semiconductor, ceramic materials, precious stones, quartz and other material.

    • Cup diamond grinding wheel used for sharpening and finishing of front and back surfaces of multiple-blade carbide tools (with straight and spiral teeth), cutters, drills and other tools
    • Used for processing of flat machine part surfaces, semiconductor, ceramic materials, precious stones, quartz and other material
    • Material: Diamond, Aluminum; Bond: Resin bond
    • Diameter: 6 inch (150mm.); Hole Dia: 1.26 inch (32mm.)
    • Width: 0.8 inch (20mm.)

    PFERD 61742 Bench Grinding Wheel, Aluminum Oxide, 6" Diameter, 3/4" Thick, 1" Arbor Hole, 80 Grit, 4140 Maximum RPM

    Pferd

    Based on 8 reviews Check latest price

    Product description

    PFERD Bench grinding wheel is made of regular aluminum oxide in a vitrified bond. These products are particularly suited for high-speed steel (HSS), steel, cast steel and cast iron. Application: Deburring at semi-finished steel and cast products. Regrinding and sharpening of HSS tools like drills and turning tools. Various maintenance applications. Recommendations for use: If a bench grinding wheel starts to show signs of loading, use dressing stones on page 28. Suitable tool drives are bench and pedestal grinders. Safety recommendations: The maximum speed is calculated in accordance with ANSI B7.1. Never exceed the maximum RPM listed on wheel labels. CAUTION: Smaller spindles frequently run at higher RPMs. Prior to mounting, all wheels shall be visually inspected for damage and cracks. Perform the ring test before mounting. An undamaged wheel will give a clear tone. Specification: 6" Diameter; 3/4" Thick; 1" Arbor Hole; 80 Grit; 4140 RPM Maximum Rotational Speed.

    • High performance on a multitude of materials
    • Made of regular aluminum oxide in a vitrified bond Bench wheel is packed with telescoping bushings to accommodate popular machine spindle sizes
    • Bench wheel is packed with telescoping bushings to accommodate popular machine spindle sizes
    • 4140 RPM maximum rotational speed
    • Available in 80 grit size

    User questions & answers

    Question: Do this come with a bushing to accommodate a 1/2 inch spindle
    Answer: Yes
    Question: The label in the picture says 1/2”. The description says 3/4”. Which is it
    Answer: Look closer at the picture. The wheel shown is actually a 61734, which is 1/2” thick. The 61742 is, in fact, 4/4” thick. They just put in the wrong photo.
    Question: Does it come with bushings to reduce to
    Answer: My wheel came with a bushing that reduces it from 1 inch to 1/2 inch.

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