Grinding tools are essential to any work shop. Grinding wheels are used for producing pieces that have precise outer geometry and high quality finish. Grinding points are used for removing surface imperfections of interior surfaces. Both grinding wheels and points have functional surfaces covered with abrasive particles that removes materials off the work piece. As the grinding tools spin, these abrasive cut into the work piece and removes materials bit by bit to achieve the desired shape or finish. The type of abrasive material used on the grinding tools vary.
The hardness of diamond makes it an excellent choice for abrasives on grinding tools. Its hardness allows it to cut materials more efficiently than conventional tools. Diamond grinding wheels and points are used for working on materials like carbide alloys, hard and abrasive non-metallic materials, and non-ferrous metals.
Diamond tools are more expensive than their conventional counterparts. Using them properly is essential to keeping them in good working conditions. The right speed, pressure, and suitable work piece materials are required to prevent the tools from getting damaged. Take diamond grinding points for example, using too much pressure can cause the pointed tip to break. Using the wrong speed setting can cause the functional surface to overheat and cause glazing which renders the tool useless or inefficient at cutting. Diamond tools are not ideal to be used for steel as carbon from the diamond can react with the elements found in most steels and steel alloys.
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