CGW 34950 6" X 1" X 4" T50 GD-80I 80-Grit Green Silicion Carbide Tool & Cutting Wheel

CGW 34950 is a 6 inch by 1 inch by 4 inch tool and cutter grinding wheel designed for precision sharpening and contouring of cutting tools. With a T50 bore and an 80-grit GC (green silicon carbide) grain designation, this wheel is suited for grinding perimeters and forming cutters where a coarser finish isn’t required and dimensional accuracy is essential. The I-grade hardness indicates a balance between cutting aggressiveness and wheel life, helping maintain consistent performance through multiple passes on difficult tool geometries.

The wheel’s construction aligns with standard tool and cutter grinding practices, where wheel shape is chosen based on the target geometry and accessibility of the part being ground. Cup wheels are commonly used for peripheral cutters, while dish wheels accommodate formed cutters; this CGW wheel fits those established use cases by virtue of its size, grain, and V-angle compatibility with typical tool-and-cutting applications. Users should consider the workpiece complexity and grinding direction to select appropriate grinding parameters and dressing routines, ensuring the wheel retains its shape and cut quality over time.

Practical considerations include verifying the wheel’s arbor/shank size (4 inches in this case) to match grinding machines and ensuring correct mounting and balance prior to operation. Packaged as a single unit with a box quantity of 10, this wheel is suitable for shop stocking and maintenance planning where multiple tools or repeated grinding tasks are routine. As always, follow manufacturer guidelines for safe mounting, wheel dressing, and personal protective equipment to optimize performance and reduce the risk of edge chipping or wheel wobble during use.

Features:

• Wheel diameter: 6"
• Thickness: 1"
• Arbor/Shank Size: 4"
• Grain: GC Silicon Carbide, 80 grit
• Type: 50
• Grade/Hardness: I
• Package Size: Each, Box Quantity 10