In my Blog last week, I discussed the proper way to describe the shape of a Conventional grinding wheel using the the term TYPE. Superabrasive Wheels, Damond and CBN, also use TYPE to describe the shape of the wheel but the ANSI descriptions for these wheels is different. The TYPE of of Superabrasive wheel should be the first reference in describing the wheel. As an example, if you want a Diamond Cutoff Wheel with relieved sides, 6" diameter, .035 wide with 1 1/4" hole and 1/4" diamond depth, the wheel should be described as such: Type 1A1R 6" X .035 X 1 1/4 Specification D120-R100-B 1/4".
This description using TYPE applies to all Superabrasive Companies.
