GUIDE TO CUTTING WHEELS

In metal fabrication and manufacturing operations, various tools use cutting wheels to cut material from a workpiece.

What is a cutting wheel? Cutting wheels, or cut-off wheels, differ from grinding wheels in their function and structure. Where grinding wheels use an abrasive to grind large pieces of material off a workpiece from a shallow angle, cutting wheels typically make narrow, precise cuts at 90-degree angles. Consequently, cutting wheels are often thinner than grinding wheels — though they do not have the lateral strength required for side grinding, their minimal thickness makes them better for clean, accurate cuts.

WeiXiang Abrasives offers several cutting wheels for different applications. We provide everything from 1-millimeter cutting wheels to extended-diameter wheels for larger cuts. This guide to cutting wheels covers the differences between various types of cutting wheels and explains how to choose the right wheel for a given application.

TYPES OF CUTTING WHEELS

Cutting wheels come in a few different types. Some common types are type 1, type 27, type 41, and type 42, where the various numbers signify the wheels' different shapes and properties.

TYPE 1 CUTTING WHEEL (TYPE 41 CUTTING WHEEL)

A type 1 cut-off wheel, also known as a type 41 cut-off wheel, is completely flat. It is typically considered the most efficient type of wheel for general all-purpose cutting. Because it lacks a depressed center, it provides more cutting surface and minimizes interference with the workpiece.

The flat profile helps create deep 90-degree cuts into a workpiece. It allows for the maximum depth of a 90-degree cut at the expense of a small amount of visibility for the operator. Though their straight profile and the way they mount close to the guard can diminish visibility for the operator, type 1 cutting wheels are exceptionally useful in grinders, die grinders, high-speed saws, stationary saws, and chop saws.

TYPE 27 CUTTING WHEEL (TYPE 42 CUTTING WHEEL)

Instead of being completely flat, a type 27 cut-off wheel, also known as a type 42 cut-off wheel, has a depressed center. The depressed center allows for added clearance when the operator is working at a constrained angle, though it gives the wheel limited cutting ability when working around corners, profiles, or extrusions. The depressed shape allows for a raised hub as well to hold the wheel securely in place.

The profile of a depressed-center cutting wheel gives the operator a better view of the cut, and it provides the ability to flush-cut because the raised hub means the locking nut can be recessed. Type 27 cutting wheels are designed for right angle grinders.

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The company is located in Luoyang City Yichuan Science and Technology Industrial Park

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09-30

2022

GUIDE TO CUTTING WHEELS In metal fabrication and manufacturing operations, various tools use cutting wheels to cut material from a workpiece. What is a cutting wheel? Cutting wheels, or cut-off wheels, differ from grinding wheels in their function and structure. Where grinding wheels use an abrasive to grind large pieces of material off a workpiece from a shallow angle, cutting wheels typically make narrow, precise cuts at 90-degree angles. Consequently, cutting wheels are often thinner than grinding wheels — though they do not have the lateral strength required for side grinding, their minimal thickness makes them better for clean, accurate cuts. WeiXiang Abrasives offers several cutting wheels for different applications. We provide everything from 1-millimeter cutting wheels to extended-diameter wheels for larger cuts. This guide to cutting wheels covers the differences between various types of cutting wheels and explains how to choose the right wheel for a given application. TYPES OF CUTTING WHEELS Cutting wheels come in a few different types. Some common types are type 1, type 27, type 41, and type 42, where the various numbers signify the wheels' different shapes and properties. TYPE 1 CUTTING WHEEL (TYPE 41 CUTTING WHEEL) A type 1 cut-off wheel, also known as a type 41 cut-off wheel, is completely flat. It is typically considered the most efficient type of wheel for general all-purpose cutting. Because it lacks a depressed center, it provides more cutting surface and minimizes interference with the workpiece. The flat profile helps create deep 90-degree cuts into a workpiece. It allows for the maximum depth of a 90-degree cut at the expense of a small amount of visibility for the operator. Though their straight profile and the way they mount close to the guard can diminish visibility for the operator, type 1 cutting wheels are exceptionally useful in grinders, die grinders, high-speed saws, stationary saws, and chop saws. TYPE 27 CUTTING WHEEL (TYPE 42 CUTTING WHEEL) Instead of being completely flat, a type 27 cut-off wheel, also known as a type 42 cut-off wheel, has a depressed center. The depressed center allows for added clearance when the operator is working at a constrained angle, though it gives the wheel limited cutting ability when working around corners, profiles, or extrusions. The depressed shape allows for a raised hub as well to hold the wheel securely in place. The profile of a depressed-center cutting wheel gives the operator a better view of the cut, and it provides the ability to flush-cut because the raised hub means the locking nut can be recessed. Type 27 cutting wheels are designed for right angle grinders.

The details of Weixiang grinding wheel tablets in use

05-11

2020

1. After the installation of the grinding wheel, it should be idle for 1-2 minutes and then officially used; before use, the operator must wear safety protective equipment such as goggles, dust mask, gloves and so on. 2. The operating speed of the grinding wheel should not exceed the working linear speed specified by the trademark. When using a pneumatic grinder, especially when multiple machines use the same air source, the air pressure should be controlled to prevent the air pressure from being too large, resulting in exceeding the maximum speed. The blast of the grinding wheel hurt people. 3. When using the grinding wheel, the force should be advanced slowly. If the force is too strong, the phenomenon that the grinding wheel stalls and jams and breaks the grinding wheel is easy to occur. If the grinding wheel is stuck, the grinding wheel should be lifted immediately to avoid burnout or jamming of the grinding wheel. 4. When cutting and grinding the workpiece, the workpiece must be fixed. It is not allowed to stand in front of the workpiece, and multiple workpieces are not allowed to be stacked and cut, so as not to cause the grinding wheel to jam and cause an accident. 5. It is not allowed to use the side of the cutting wheel for grinding work. When cutting, no pressure should be applied to the side of the cutting wheel.

The company is located in Luoyang City Yichuan Science and Technology Industrial Park

03-18

2020

The company is located in Yichuan Science and Technology Industrial Park, Luoyang City. It has a smelting branch, a sand making branch and a resin grinding wheel branch. At present, it has large-scale smelting equipment such as fixed furnace and 5000KVA dumping furnace, several production lines of sand making such as Barmac and counter roller, with an annual output of 30,000 tons. Relying on the advantages of abrasive products, the company invested another 5 million yuan in 2005 to establish a resin grinding wheel production line. The production line introduces international advanced technology, uses new abrasives, and produces "Weixiang" and "Dragon Elephant" through independent research and development of special resin binders. Brand series resin grinding wheels have stable product performance, high strength and good toughness. They are widely used in machinery, metallurgy, construction, casting and chemical industries. They have been certified by the National Abrasives Quality Inspection Center of the Ministry of Machinery and Electronics Industry, and all technical indicators comply with ISO9001 Quality certification standards, and received the review and affirmation of China Quality Certification Center.