The CGW CGW34324 is a premium surface grinding wheel designed for heavy stock removal while delivering a precise finish. With a 7-inch diameter, a 1/2-inch thickness, and a 1-1/4 inch arbor, this T1 AZ-60I wheel is built for high-speed grinding applications, making it a suitable choice for achieving tight dimensional control on metal components. The wheel uses AZ Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain, chosen for a balance of sharpness and durability, which helps maintain effective material removal rates while resisting premature grain dulling.
Key construction details include a 60-grit sizing and a hardness/grade designation of I, indicating a relatively rigid wheel that can sustain consistent cutting characteristics under demanding workloads. The combination of premium grain and bond technology is intended to provide fast, cool cutting, which is particularly advantageous when grinding heat-sensitive alloys, tool steels, and molds, including high-speed steels with hardness under 58 RC. This makes the wheel well-suited to applications where heat buildup could affect material properties or dimensional accuracy.
In practice, users should consider matching this wheel to compatible grinding machines with an appropriate RPM capability (the wheel is rated at 3,760 RPM). The packaging indicates a typical purchase quantity of individual wheels, with a box quantity of 10, which can be helpful for stocking and inventory planning in shops performing routine surface grinding tasks. Proper setup includes ensuring arbor fitment of 1-1/4 inch and using compatible guards and balancing procedures to maximize performance and minimize run-out during use.
Features:
- AZ Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain for sharpness and durability
- Heavy stock removal with precise finish and size control
- Fast, cool cutting characteristics for heat-sensitive steels
- Durable with superior performance vs. WA/PA grains
- 7" diameter, 1/2" thickness, 1-1/4" arbor/shank size
- Grain:
- AZ - Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide
- Dia:
- 7
- Thickness:
- 1/2
- Arbor/Shank Size:
- 1-1/4
- Type:
- 1
- Grit:
- 60
- Grade/Hardness:
- I
- RPM:
- 3760
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 10
