The CGW CGW34326 is a 7-inch diameter surface grinding wheel designed for heavy stock removal with a precise finish. This wheel features AZ-60K premium blue aluminum oxide grain, which provides a balance of sharpness and durability intended for high-speed grinding applications. With a 60-grit size and a 1/2 inch thickness, it is paired to a 1-1/4 inch arbor, making it suitable for grinding operations on tool and die steels, molds, and other alloys where heat generation must be managed and surface quality is important. The K-hardness designation indicates it is configured to maintain cutting ability under typical surface grinding loads while resisting premature dulling. The wheel’s construction aims to deliver both rapid material removal and a controlled, wear-resistant edge.
This wheel is described as having exceptionally fast and cool cutting characteristics, which can help mitigate heat buildup during grinding of heat-sensitive alloys and high-speed steels under 58 RC. Compared with some alternative grain types, AZ premium blue aluminum oxide is positioned to offer enhanced durability and sharpness for routine production grinding. The product is offered in a packaging format of individual wheels, with a box quantity of 10, facilitating stocking and workflow planning in maintenance and fabrication settings.
When selecting this wheel, ensure compatibility with your grinding machine’s spindle and guard clearances, verify required RPM (the wheel is rated at 3,760 RPM), and confirm the correct arbor size for secure mounting. Proper dressing and truing should be performed to achieve or maintain the intended surface finish and wheel life. This wheel is categorized under facility maintenance and is suitable for shops performing precision stock removal and finish work on metal components, tooling, and molds where grit and bond selection, along with wheel hardness, influence performance and wheel life.
Features:
- AZ Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain blends sharpness and durability
- Fast, cool cutting suitable for heat-sensitive steels
- Heavy stock removal with precise finish
- Higher durability than WA and PA grades
- 7" diameter, 1/2" thickness, 1-1/4" arbor
- Type 1 grinding wheel, Grit 60, Grade K
- Grain:
- AZ - Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide
- Dia:
- 7
- Thickness:
- 1/2
- Arbor/Shank Size:
- 1-1/4
- Type:
- 1
- Grit:
- 60
- Grade/Hardness:
- K
- RPM:
- 3760
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 10
