CGW 38126 is a 6-inch diameter, 1-inch thick, 1/1 arbor grinding wheel designed for bench and pedestal grinding tasks. This wheel uses AZ Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain, which is noted for its combination of sharpness and durability, making it suitable for general stock removal, sharpening, deburring, and shaping across a range of materials. The wheel is formulated to provide fast cutting with cool operation characteristics, contributing to reduced heat buildup during grinding of heat-sensitive alloys and mold steels (including high-speed steels under 58RC). The 120-grit AZ grain paired with a K-hardness bond is selected to balance aggressiveness and wheel life for routine grinding in industrial settings. The wheel’s construction supports efficient material removal while helping to minimize glazing and loading under typical bench and pedestal grinding applications.
In practice, this wheel is intended for use on bench and pedestal grinders where consistent, controlled stock removal is required. The premium AZ grain is positioned to offer strong cutting action with improved durability compared with some alternative grain chemistries. Users should consider appropriate grinding parameters to avoid overheating or undue wheel loading, and ensure compatible mounting on standard 1-inch arbor/shank configurations. The packaging indicates a single-wheel quantity per package, which is often purchased as part of a broader set of shop grinding consumables. The wheel’s composition and hardness are suitable for everyday metalworking tasks on alloys and tool steels where moderate to high speeds are used and where maintaining a cool cut is advantageous.
Features:
- General stock removal, sharpening, deburring, and shaping
- AZ - Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide grain for sharpness and durability
- Fast, cool cutting characteristics for heat-sensitive materials
- Suitable for alloy steels and mold steels under 58 RC
- More durable than WA and PA with superior sharpness
- 6" diameter, 1" thickness, 1" arbor/shank
- Grit 120, Type 1, K hardness
- Grain:
- AZ - Premium Blue Aluminum Oxide
- Dia:
- 6
- Thickness:
- 1
- Arbor/Shank Size:
- 1
- Type:
- 1
- Grit:
- 120
- Grade/Hardness:
- K
- RPM:
- 4456
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 1
