The CGW 34204 is a 5-inch diameter ceramic tool and cutting wheel designed for high-efficiency metal removal in grinding operations. With a 1-3/4 inch thickness and a 1-1/4 inch arbor/shank size, this T11 AS3-60J wheel emphasizes fast material removal while maintaining a relatively smooth dressing frequency, making it suitable for applications where downtime for wheel conditioning is a concern. The 60-grit ceramic grain provides a balance between aggressive stock removal and finishing capability, while the AS3 ceramic formulation contributes to a submicron crystal structure that continually fractures to expose fresh sharp grinding points during use.
This wheel is formulated to grind material with significant hardness, reportedly performing well on steels around Rockwell C 50 and harder. The Type 11 profile and the specified hardness grade (J) indicate a wheel intended for general-purpose surface grinding and weld removal tasks on rigid metal components. Operators should expect consistent performance from ceramic grains that fracture to sustain sharp cutting edges, which can reduce dressing frequency and extend service intervals when compared to conventional abrasive wheels under similar workloads.
Practical use considerations include selecting compatible grinding machines capable of accepting a 5" wheel with a 1-1/4" arbor, ensuring proper mounting and balance to avoid vibration and runout. The package configuration for this SKU indicates individual units, with an implied packaging quantity of ten when specified as a box quantity in the product data. When evaluating for a given job, verify that the material hardness, wheel type, and grinding parameters align with the wheel’s AS3-60J ceramic composition to achieve the intended balance of material removal rate and finish quality.
Features:
- Engineered for fast metal removal with reduced dressing frequency.
- Excels at grinding 50 Rockwell C and harder.
- Submicron crystal structure continually fractures to produce sharp new grinding points.
- 5" diameter, 1-3/4" thickness, 1-1/4" arbor/shank size.
- 60 grit, AS3 - Ceramic grain, T11 type, J hardness.
- CGW manufacture part number: CGW34204.
- Grain:
- AS3 - Ceramic
- Dia:
- 5/3-3/4
- Thickness:
- 1-3/4
- Arbor/Shank Size:
- 1-1/4
- Type:
- 11
- Grit:
- 60
- Grade/Hardness:
- J
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 10
