One of the most popular applications for cutting wheels is metal machining. Cutting sheet metal, sizing metal stock for welding, re-welding a weld, and cutting and notching steel pipe are just a few applications. Cutting wheels are also commonly used with die grinders and chop saws.
Choosing Right Cutting Wheel
An angle grinder can use two types of cutting wheels: Type 1, which is flat, and Type 27, which has a depressed center.
Type 1 wheels are more versatile in general, especially when cutting profiles, corners, or anything else that requires the operator to cut up and over two different planes of cutting surface. Type 27 wheels, on the other hand, are excellent for tight curves and overhangs.
A Type 27 wheel's depressed center gives the extra clearance that's occasionally required to get the job done. A flat Form 1 cutting disc, which is the most common type of wheel, is strongly recommended for the typical DIY user.
Choosing Grain and Quality in Cutting Wheels
Aluminum oxide is the most common grain used in the production of abrasive cut-off wheels. This is a gentler bond that produces a rapid, smooth, and easy-to-control cut.
Choosing Thickness of Cutting Wheels
Cutting wheels are available in a variety of thicknesses, and the wheel you choose is determined by the type, shape, and thickness of the metal sheet to be cut. Choose a 1mm or 1.6mm thickness disc for typical everyday work on stainless or mild steel using an angle grinder.
Depending on the shape and size of the sheet that needs to be cut, metals can be cut with a variety of power tools. Due to its compactness, affordability, and capacity to cut metal like steel, the angle grinder is the most popular and flexible power tool to use. Angle grinders come in a variety of sizes to accommodate various abrasive cutting wheel sizes.
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