Types of Grinding Wheel 2026

Straight Grinding Wheels00:00:16

These are the most basic and common grinding wheels, found in workshops worldwide. They are typically used for sharpening tools like chisels and lawnmower blades.

Large Diameter Grinding Wheels00:00:36

Similar to straight wheels but much larger, these wide-surfaced wheels are used for grinding the outside of round objects, such as carbide blanks. They are also employed for OD grinding in industries like oil and thermal spray, manufactured up to 36 inches.

Grinding Cup Wheels00:01:02

Primarily used for polishing stone or concrete, cup wheels can also handle delicate jobs like paint and adhesive removal with smaller grit sizes. They are often used for re-sharpening and finishing applications.

Grinding Dish Wheels00:01:25

Dish grinding wheels resemble cup wheels but are shallower with a thinner surface edge. Their narrow shape allows them to fit into tight crevices that cup wheels cannot reach, and they are used for similar applications.

Segmented Grinding Wheels00:01:44

These wheels come in various styles (e.g., 6a2, 1a1, 2a2t) and feature segmented abrasive sections rather than a continuous rim. The abrasive sections are applied to the wheel in shapes like hexagon pellets and pie segments.

Cutting Face Grinding Wheels00:02:12

Designed to cut through objects by grinding away material, these wheels have a very narrow grinding edge and remove a significant amount of material at once. They are precision tools used for tasks ranging from cutting tile to shaping saw teeth.