abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
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Some manufacturers offer different abrasive cut off wheels for "vary hard ferrous metals" and even mention NiHard generically. They do not explain if the wheel material is other than aluminum oxide.
Has anyone had good success cutting NiHard 1 with a chop saw type abrasive cut off blade?
thanks
Dan T
Has anyone had good success cutting NiHard 1 with a chop saw type abrasive cut off blade?
thanks
Dan T





RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
Generic 0.040/0.045 Thin cut off 4.0/4.5 inch wheels from Lowes/H Depot worked quick and slick to a depth of 0.4 inches or so hand held, when side drag started melting/tearing the wheel.
With my 14 " chop saw cutting simply ceased at about 1\8 inch deep.
Dressing the wheel, and practically sitting on the handle did not change that
RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
A softer binder system will allow the the wheel to wear and expose new abrasive.
The other option is to cut wet. For NiHard and white irons that was always my preferred option. But then you do need waterproof saws and a way to handle the spent water loaded with abrasive and residue.
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RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
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RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
thanks !
Dan T
RE: abrasive cut off wheel for NIHard 1
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"It's better to die standing than live your whole life on the knees" by Peter Mayle in his book A Good Year