Die Grinder Products Guide
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DIE GRINDER PRODUCTS GUIDE The basics you need to know to help select the right product for your Metal Fabrication needs. Get your job done faster, safer, and better. CUTTING & GRINDING WHEELS Best for cutting sheet metal, tubes, profiles and small cross-section rods END BRUSHES Best for recessed areas & corners SURFACE CONDITIONING DISCS CONFLEX BRUSHES For light deburring, cleaning, stain Best for cleaning IDs, removal and producing satin finishes threads, and recessed areas on stainless and aluminum. BOBCAT MINI DISCS BLENDING DISCS For grinding hard-to- For a wide range of light fabrication, FLAP WHEELS reach areas repair and maintenance applications For cleaning, finishing, deburring, APPLICATION blending and prepping IDs and surfaces. MOST AGGRESSIVE LEAST AGGRESSIVE Rust / Oxide Removal Coating Removal Weld Cleaning Blending / Finishing Grinding & Snagging Cutting Clean / Deburr / Prep Crimped Wire Brushes Knot Wire Brushes Cutting Wheels Encapsulated Brushes Snagging Wheels BobCat Mini Discs Flap Wheels Surface Conditioning Discs Blending Discs CUTTING CUTTING CUTTING SNAGGING BLENDING SURFACE SNAGGING WHEEL WHEEL WHEEL WHEEL DISC CONDITIONING WHEEL .035" 1/16" 1/8" 1/4" 36 GRIT DISC - MEDIUM 1/4" When selecting a wheel, always choose the thinnest wheel that Choosing the right grit is important to will perform the cut while maintaining desired product life. achieving the desired finish. DIE GRINDER PRODUCTS GUIDE INLINE GRINDER RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER PNEUMATIC ELECTRIC • Snagging and grinding • Detail and precision cutting, grinding • Higher power-to-weight ratio • Low maintenance • New technology offering • Battery power / cordless • Internal cleaning / modification • Blending and polishing • Reduced operator fatigue • Fewer moving parts increased power optional • Longer reach • Requires more clearance for tool • Run cooler • Simpler designs • Lower overall investment • Freedom of movement • Better control • Compressed air is cleaner • Higher up- front cost • Does not require additional (cordless) TOOLS • Reduced fire/shock hazard • Requires constant air pressure power source • Traditionally heavier, but POWER • Increased versatility coming down in weight To maximize brush life and reduce costs, always use the finest wire that will get Selecting the right grit for your application can the job done without excessive applied pressure or engagement with the brush. increase wheel effectiveness and user productivity. Aggression Coarse Medium to Coarse Medium Fine Very Fine C AO ZA CG Coarse Medium Fine .035 .023 .020 .014 .0118 .0104 .0095 .008 .006 .005 16 24 30 36 40 46 50 60 80 120 DURABILITY + GRIT SIZE - WIRE SIZE LESS Flexible MORE MORE Bonded Abrasives LESS - SELF SHARPENING + MORE Aggressive LESS + = Ceramic Infused MORE Coated Abrasives LESS LESS Resistant to Fatigue & Breakage MORE 1/4" & 3/8" ARBOR HOLES MANDRELS FOR ABRASIVE PRODUCTS 1/4" & 3/8" For Small Diameter For Blending Discs, Surface Conditioning ARBOR HOLES MANDRELS FOR WIRE WHEELS arbors require Cutting & Snagging Discs & BobCat Mini Discs mandrel Wheels 1/4", 1/2", 3/8" & 5/8" For Small Diameter arbors require mandrel Wire Wheels 1/4" SHANK MOUNTING When inquiring about mandrels ask for it by arbor MOUNTING When inquiring about size, not shank size. mandrels ask for it by arbor Type S size, not shank size. Type R hub pad Type S hub pad mandrel + mandrel + mandrel Type 1 Type 27 Wheel Cup Bevel / (Flat Profile) (Depressed Center (Flat Profile) Concave Correct Incorrect Incorrect or Raised Hub) PROFILES Mount Brushes Safely: When clamping a stem-mounted accessory, it is important to clamp as much of the stem (shank) as possible. However, the base of the accessory should not be mounted flush to the collet. Always allow a slight gap between the base of the accessory and the collet (approximately 1/8”). 800-835-9999 / weilerabrasives.com WC2032 / 21925BP / ©2019 Weiler Abrasives Group. All Rights Reserved. .