types of cutting wheels
Apr 01, 2015
When it comes to cutting wheels, there are many different types of blades for each individual application you will find on a construction site. It is important to understand the differences between these blades for efficiency and effectiveness, as well as for safety of yourself and your coworkers.
The following is a list of the various types of cutting wheels and the intended materials they are manufactured to be used on:
- Right Angle Cut-off Wheel: A blade intended for multiple applications, the right angle wheel can be used for stone, steel, aluminum, concrete, cinder blocks and many other things–including materials such as automobile panels, metal studs and angle iron.
- Depressed Center Wheel: The depressed center wheel is a type of cutting blade normally used for smoothing welds, beveling, notching and cleaning pipes, as well as cut-off of most masonry materials.
- Small Diameter Reinforced: These blades are made for use with die grinders for cutting and slotting smaller metal surfaces quickly and efficiently.
- Circular Saw Reinforced Cut-off: Very versatile blades, circular saw reinforced blades can be used for deburring and slotting all types of metal, as well as cutting building materials such as sheet metal and roof decking.
- Chop Saw Reinforced: These are blades you will very often see on construction sites because of their ability to make smooth and clean cuts. They are used to cut metal studs, rebar and angle iron.
There are many types of cutting wheels to choose from, especially when you are working with potentially sharp and dangerous materials like metal or masonry, and you must choose the correct one for the job. Use of the wrong type of blade often results in breaking or inefficiency, which can very quickly lead to injury.
In addition to choosing the correct type of blade, it is equally important to use a reputable distributor to ensure utmost quality. Copper State Nut and Bolt Company can provide you with all the supplies and equipment needed for any construction site or job.
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