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48Z449 - Walter 48-Z-449 Seating Stone for Diamond & CBN Wheels (Pack of 6)

Packaging: 1 per each
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OVERVIEW

Maximize Wheel Performance

Get the most out of your investment in high-quality grinding wheels with the Walter Seating Stone (Pack of 6). If you use Diamond or CBN wheels, you know that a brand-new wheel doesn't always cut perfectly right out of the box, and used wheels can lose their bite over time due to clogging. This seating stone acts as a conditioner for your abrasives, gently cleaning away debris and wearing down the bonding layer just enough to reveal fresh, sharp cutting crystals. It is the secret to keeping your wheels running cool and cutting fast.

Using the Walter 48Z449 is simple but effective. Just touch the stone to the running wheel to clear glazing and 'open up' the face. This prevents the wheel from rubbing against the metal, which generates excess heat and can ruin both your tool and your workpiece. Whether you are sharpening carbide tools or grinding hardened steel, these stones ensure your equipment is ready for the task. Sold in a value pack of six, this is an essential accessory for any welder or fabricator who relies on precision grinding equipment to get the job done right.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:6 per pack
Product Type:Seating Stone
Application:Diamond Wheels, CBN Wheels
Material:Aluminum Oxide
Grit:Fine

INCLUDED

  • 6 x Walter Seating Stones

APPLICATIONS

  • Initial seating of new Diamond grinding wheels
  • Initial seating of new CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) wheels
  • Dressing glazed or loaded wheel faces
  • Cleaning debris from superabrasive wheels
  • Restoring cutting efficiency to worn wheels

FAQ

It is used to dress and seat Diamond and CBN grinding wheels, exposing the abrasive grains for better cutting performance.

While it can abrade standard wheels, it is specifically formulated for the unique requirements of superabrasives like Diamond and CBN.

This product (48Z449) is sold as a pack of 6 seating stones.

You should use it when a wheel is brand new to expose the grit, or whenever the wheel feels smooth (glazed) and stops cutting effectively.

No, it is designed to erode the bond matrix to expose grit, not to significantly alter the geometry or profile of the wheel.

Using a glazed wheel can cause overheating and breakage, so keeping the wheel dressed with a seating stone is a good safety practice.

It is typically made of a soft aluminum oxide abrasive designed to be softer than the diamond/CBN grains it is dressing.
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