Our cutting wheels are efficient and made from bonded adhesives. Bonded adhesives include a mix of resin and quality abrasive material. This mix is hardened into a solid tungsten carbide cutting wheel to provide a stable, lasting cutting surface. We offer tungsten carbide cutting wheels compatible with die grinders, angle grinders, chop saws, stationary saws and high-speed gas saws. The best wheel option fits the tool and does not exceed its maximum RPM safety rating.
Wheel type is another consideration when selecting a tungsten carbide cutting wheel. Type 1 wheels have a flat profile that allows for deep cuts. These wheels are also often referred to as cut-off wheels or slicing wheels. We offer Type 1 tungsten carbide cutting wheels for die grinders, angle grinders, chop saws, stationary saws and high-speed gas saws. The second type is a Type 27 tungsten carbide cutting wheel, which has a depressed center or raised hub that provides added clearance when working at a constrained angle. These depressed-center tungsten carbide cutting wheels are available in a range of sizes for right angle grinders.
Metals vary in hardness and composition. In addition to tool compatibility and wheel type, the tungsten carbide cutting wheel needs to fit the application and the metal material being cut. Wheel thickness is something else to consider — when cutting metal, less is sometimes more. In selecting a wheel, always choose the thinnest wheels that will perform the cut while maintaining the desired product life. Thinner wheels will remove less material and create fewer burrs during the cut.
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