Conventional and superabrasive wheels
In the field of precision grinding the wheels are divided into 2 categories: Conventional wheels e Superabrasive wheels.
Conventional wheels are tools composed of abrasive grains of Aluminum Oxides and/or Silicon Carbide, while superabrasive wheels are composed of diamond or CBN.
The bonds normally used for the construction of a wheel are:
Ceramic or vitrified
Resinoid
Metallic
The production process differs according to the type of abrasive and bond used and usually consists of the following phases:
Selection and weighing of raw materials
Mixing
Loading and molding
Thermal cycle
Machining
Quality Control and Testing
Marking, Packaging and shipping
The safety and compliance with regulations for the use of abrasive wheels plays a fundamental role in avoiding accidents that can cause very serious damage to operators and equipment.
Therefore, knowledge and compliance with the relevant safety regulations by all persons involved in the process of storage, handling, and use of abrasive products is fundamental.
