How to Order Custom Grinding Wheels

Professionals in certain manufacturing industries use grinding wheels as a normal part of their abrasive cutting, grinding, and machining processes. There are numerous types of grinding wheels, as well as assorted types of abrasive materials and grains. Having and using the right tool for the job is essential, especially for precision manufacturing. It is important to determine what you need before you place an order or get a quote.

TYPES OF GRINDING WHEELS

These are only a few examples of numerous types of grinding wheels and their uses:

  • Centerless and feed wheels for creating extremely close tolerances on metal cylindrical parts, such as those for aircraft, automotive, and tool manufacturing

  • Cylindrical wheels for angular, plunge, and reverse grinding

  • Diamond and hybrid wheels for grinding extremely hard materials, such as carbide tips or concrete

  • Dish cup wheels for cutter and jig grinding

  • Mounted point wheels for deburring and profiling work on hard materials

  • Straight wheels, most commonly used for centerless, cylindrical, and surface grinding on bench and pedestal grinders

  • Tapered wheels for grinding gear teeth and threaded applications

TYPES OF ABRASIVES

Depending on the job you need to do and the type of grinding wheel you use, the type of abrasive you need varies. Examples of abrasives include:

  • Conventional: Aluminum Oxide (corundum), Ceramic, and Silicon Carbide

  • Superabrasive: Natural Diamond, Synthetic or Man Made Diamond, and Cubic Boron Nitride

At Continental Diamond Tool, we produce custom superabrasive grinding solutions. We can help you replace your conventional grinding wheel with the right superabrasive alternative.

ORDER GRINDING WHEELS

While some companies have local suppliers for their grinding wheels and abrasives, it's often more convenient to request a quote online, especially when you are looking to order custom grinding solutions. Here are the steps to take to order a custom grinding wheel:

Step 1

Determine the abrasive specifications required for the job. The proper grinding wheel is dependent on many factors including the grinder, coolant, material being ground, wheel dressing method, and more. To give you the best engineered solution for your grinding application, your supplier will need certain information to ensure you get the results you are looking for. Details you'll want to gather include:

  • Type of material: carbide, ceramics, concrete or stone, glass, or metal.

  • Type of grinder: manual or CNC

  • Type of grinding application: OD, ID, Cylindrical, Surface, Rotary Surface, Angle Head, Double Disc, Plunge, Traverse, etc.

  • Wheel diameter: varying from 0.008” to 40”

  • Thickness range: varying from 0.030” to 12”

  • Arbor hole size: varying from 0.040” to 20 inches

  • Desired finish: extra fine, fine, medium, or coarse (for minimal to heavy removal).

  • Coolant type

  • Dressing method & tools

  • Stock removal: If you know your selected abrasive material and required grit (varying from 20 to 8000 mesh), note that too.

Step 2

Call or use the online contact order form for your online supplier. For a custom grinding wheel, provide lots of detail about the type of tool you are using, along with its description, dimensions, and intended use. Continental Diamond Tool has a quote request form that walks you through the information we need to provide an accurate quote, and you can upload reference files if needed. Or you can always call us if you want to talk through the parameters of your project.

Step 3

At Continental Diamond Tool, we specialize in custom superabrasive grinding wheels and tools. Our team of engineers will work with you on a custom solution to your grinding needs. Depending on the nature of your project, we can run remote simulations or in-person trials and test prototypes before manufacturing the final piece. The whole process typically takes a number of weeks, but can be fast tracked if needed. At the end, our engineers will work with your team to guarantee that the grinding wheel is properly installed and performing as expected. They can also offer instruction on how to maintain your grinding wheel for ongoing high performance.

Stop getting by with a grinding wheel that isn’t optimized for the job. It's best to consult an expert to make sure your tool is a good fit for your process. In many cases, custom grinding wheels quickly pay for themselves with increased efficiency and extended tool life, and you'll see the difference to your company’s bottom line. It starts with calling 800-443-6629 or requesting a free quote online today:

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