Grinding Wheel Types

Sometimes called a “straight wheel.” It has diameter (D), thickness (T), and hole size (H) dimensions. Grinding is normally done on the periphery (outside curve) of the wheel (T dimension).

Type 6 wheel

An abrasive wheel that is shaped like a straight-sided cup or bowl with a mounting hole in the bottom of the cup. Sometimes called a “cup wheel.” It has diameter (D), thickness (T), hole size (H), rim thickness (W), and back thickness (E) dimensions. Grinding is normally done on the cup rim (W dimension).

Type 11 wheel

An abrasive wheel that is shaped like a cup or bowl with a mounting hole in the bottom of the cup. The sides of the cup are not straight-sided but are angled outward. Sometimes called a “flaring cup wheel” since the sides are “flared” out. It has double diameter dimensions (top D and bottom J). It also has thickness (T), hole size (H), rim thickness (W) and back thickness (E) dimensions. Grinding is normally done on the cup rim (W dimension).

Type 27 wheel

An abrasive wheel that is similar to a Type 1 wheel, but the center of the wheel around the mounting hole is pushed back (depressed). Sometimes called a “depressed center” wheel. It has diameter (D), thickness (U) and hole size (H) dimensions. The depressed center allows grinding on the flat surface of the wheel without interference from the flange or mounting hardware.

Type 27A cutting-off wheel

Similar to a Type 27 wheel. Specifically designed for use on cutting-off machines.

Note

Note:

Type 27 wheels are manufactured with flat grinding rims or faces and are designed for:

– Side grinding when held at a slight angle to the
workpiece
– Peripheral grinding, including small
cutting-off and shallow notching operations

Type 27 wheels may be used flat when grinding masonry and concrete surfaces such as ceilings and walls.

Type 28 wheel

An abrasive wheel that is similar to a Type 27 wheel, but the face of the wheel is angled upward and away from the mounting hole. The face of a Type 27 wheel is flat and perpendicular to the mounting hole. A Type 28 wheel is also called a “depressed center” wheel. It has diameter (D), thickness (U) and hole size (H) dimensions. The depressed center allow grinding without interference from the mounting. A Type 28 wheel has a saucer-shaped grinding rim and is designed for corner grinding and side grinding.

Type 29 wheel

An abrasive wheel that has reversed, saucer-shaped grinding rims (similar to a partially opened umbrella). It has diameter (D), thickness (U) and hole size (H) dimensions.

Modified Type 6 and 11 wheels (Terrazzo)

Similar to Type 6 “straight cup” wheels and Type 11 “flaring cup” wheels except for the bottom of the cup. The bottom of the cup is flat in Type 6 and 11 wheels. The modified wheels have bottoms that are sloped downwards towards the mounting hole. These modified wheels need to be mounted using a special tapered flange furnished by the tool manufacturer. These wheels are used in the terrazzo trade.

Mounted wheels

Bonded abrasive wheels of various shapes, usually 2 inches diameter or smaller, that are secured to plain or threaded steel mandrels.

Cone and plug wheels (Types 16, 17, 18, 18R, and 19)

Abrasive wheels manufactured with blind hole threaded bushings. They may be used on all surfaces except the flat mounting surface (D). Specific characteristics of the different cone and plug wheels are:

Type 16 cone wheels have a curved side with a nose radius
Type 17 cone wheels have straight sides with or without a nose radius
Type 18 and 18R plug wheels are cylindrical in shape with either a square or curved grinding end
Type 19 cone wheels are a combination of cone and plug shapes

Cone and Plug Wheels

Mounting & Flanges

Collars, discs or plates between or against which wheels are mounted. There are four types of flanges:

Adaptor
Sleeve adaptor
Straight relieved
Straight unrelieved

Mounting Type 27A cutting-off wheels

Type 27A cutting-off wheels are mounted between flanges that are:

Flat (unrelieved) with matching bearing surfaces
and
At least 1/4 the wheel diameter

Mounting threaded hole wheels

Threaded hole wheels are mounted against a back flange that is:

Flat (unrelieved)
Securely fastened and square to the spindle axis
Able to properly support the wheel

Maximum Exposure Angles

The following illustrations provide a visual reference for many of the guarding requirements for specific types of machines. Descriptions beneath the illustrations sometimes include specific application requirements.

Courtesy of Washington State Department of Labor & Industries