The CGW 38116 is a bench and pedestal grinding wheel designed for general stock removal, sharpening, deburring, and shaping tasks. This wheel combines a 6 inch diameter with a 3/4 inch thickness and a 1 inch arbor, wide enough to fit common bench grinders while maintaining rigidity for precise material removal. The wheel uses AZ Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain, which is selected for a balance of sharpness and durability, supporting efficient material removal with controlled heat generation. The premium bond technology included in AZ grains contributes to reliable cutting action and helps sustain wheel life under typical workshop grinding workloads.
Designed to handle heat-sensitive materials, this wheel offers fast and cool cutting characteristics, making it suitable for alloys and mold steels, including high-speed steels with a Rockwell hardness near 58 RC. Users may experience improved edge quality and consistent grinding performance when working with a range of steels and tool steels, though performance will depend on feed rate, workpiece material, and grinder RPM. The wheel is described as more durable than some alternatives while maintaining sharpness, which can translate to longer intervals between dresser events in routine across-the-wheel stock removal.
For practical use, ensure mounting hardware and grinder compatibility align with the 1" arbor and the grinder’s RPM rating. The 4456 RPM specification corresponds to typical 60 Hz power setups for this wheel size, reinforcing the need to match wheel speed with the grinder’s specification to avoid unsafe operation. This item is packaged as a single wheel per box, with no specialized maintenance beyond standard wheel conditioning and dresser usage as part of normal shop practices.
Features:
- AZ - Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain for sharpness and durability
- Fast, cool cutting characteristics
- Suitable for grinding heat-sensitive alloys and mold steels (high speed steels under 58RC)
- General purpose bench and pedestal grinding wheel
- Ideal for stock removal, sharpening, deburring, and shaping
- Diameter 6" x thickness 3/4" x arbor 1"
- Grade K for durable performance
- Grain:
- AZ - Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide
- Dia:
- 6
- Thickness:
- 3/4
- Arbor/Shank Size:
- 1
- Type:
- 1
- Grit:
- 120
- Grade/Hardness:
- K
- RPM:
- 4456
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 1
