Definition of Superabrasive Wheels

Superabrasive Wheels are composed of a diamond or CBN abrasive bonded to a wheel shaped core. Common applications include CNC tool grinding, centerless grinding, O.D./I.D. grinding, insert grinding and surface grinding of hard-to-grind materials. Available in a wide variety of bonds, wheel shapes and sizes, and grit sizes.

Superabrasive wheels are engineered to deliver all the performance you expect from your superabrasive investment. iAbrasive offers both diamond and CBN abrasives in a wide variety of bond types, crystal sizes and styles including ring, button, segment, and radial line configurations to fit virtually all superabrasive-capable grinding systems. 

The hardness and longevity of superabrasive crystals provide extremely long wheel life and the ability to hold tight tolerances with minimal downtime for dressing and wheel changes.

Wheels variety includes:

Brazed - a single layer of abrasive chemically attached to a steel core

Metal Bond - have the hardest matrix; retain shape and size during extreme grinding (coolant required).

Polyimide - high cut rates; use in wet grinding applications with high volume flood coolant systems.

Resin bond - designed for fast and cool cutting; performs well in both wet and dry grinding applications.

Vitrified - feature a ceramic bond with the better characteristics of both resin and metal bonds.

Cubic boron nitride (CBN) is the second hardest known material, surpassed only by diamonds.

Computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools.