Walter 6-Inch Green Silicon Carbide Bench Grinding Wheel - 46 Grit

Name: Walter 6-Inch Green Silicon Carbide Bench Grinding Wheel - 46 Grit
Brand: Welders Helper
SKU: 12E325
Price: 35.78 CAD
Availability: InStock

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SKU: 12E325 Categories: Abrasives, Bench Grinding Wheels

OVERVIEW

Keep Your Shop Tools Razor Sharp

Every professional welder and fabricator knows that a dull tool is a dangerous tool. The Walter 6" x 3/4" Bench Grinding Wheel (Model 12E325) is your shop's best friend for keeping drill bits, chisels, and lathe tools in peak condition. Unlike standard grey wheels that are designed for mild steel, this "Green Wheel" is manufactured with Silicon Carbide. This makes it the go-to choice for grinding extremely hard materials like tungsten carbide and non-ferrous metals that would otherwise clog or glaze a standard wheel. If you work with carbide-tipped tools, this is the wheel you need on your bench.

Versatility is key in a busy shop, and Walter delivers with their smart bushing system. You don't need to worry about measuring your grinder's shaft size before ordering; this wheel comes with a set of telescopic reducer bushings that adapt the 1-inch center hole to fit 3/4", 5/8", or 1/2" arbors. This means it fits virtually any standard 6-inch bench or pedestal grinder right out of the box. The 46-grit abrasive is aggressive enough to reshape a chipped edge quickly but fine enough to leave a clean, sharp edge ready for work.

Walter Surface Technologies is known for industrial-grade quality, and this bench wheel is no exception. It runs true and smooth, minimizing the vibration that makes precision grinding difficult. A balanced wheel means safer operation and better results on your tools. Whether you are maintaining your fleet of drill bits or fabricating custom carbide tooling, upgrading your bench grinder with a high-performance Walter wheel ensures you spend less time grinding and more time working. Add one to your supply order today and experience the difference a quality abrasive makes.

Key Features

Universal Fit: Includes bushings for all common shaft sizes.
Hard Material Specialist: Optimized for carbide and non-ferrous metals.
Cool Cutting: Reduces risk of overheating your tools during sharpening.
Durable: Long-lasting vitrified bond retains shape.

Additional Information
Diameter:6"
Thickness:0.750 in
Grit:46
Arbor Size:1", 3/4", 5/8", 1/2"
Packaging Description:1 per each
Abrasive Material:Green Silicon Carbide
Wheel Type:Type 1 (Straight)
Max RPM:4400
Bond Type:Vitrified
Application Material:Carbide, Non-Ferrous Metals, Steel

INCLUDED

1 x 6" x 3/4" Bench Grinding Wheel (46 Grit)
1 x Set of Nested Reducer Bushings (fits 1", 3/4", 5/8", 1/2" shafts)

APPLICATIONS

Sharpening tungsten carbide drill bits and end mills
Re-profiling carbide-tipped lathe tools
Grinding non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, and brass
General deburring of hard alloys
Maintenance of workshop cutting tools

FAQ

This Green Silicon Carbide wheel is specifically designed for grinding tungsten carbide and non-ferrous metals. While it can grind steel, it is optimized for harder materials that would glaze standard aluminum oxide wheels.

Likely yes. The wheel has a 1-inch arbor hole but comes with nested reducer bushings to fit 3/4", 5/8", and 1/2" shafts, covering the vast majority of bench grinders.

This is a 46 Grit wheel. This is considered a medium-coarse grit, suitable for material removal and initial sharpening/shaping of tools.

Yes, like all vitrified bench wheels, it should be dressed periodically with a wheel dresser to expose fresh grain, remove clogging, and maintain a flat grinding face.

This wheel is typically used for dry grinding operations on standard bench grinders. Ensure you use light pressure and dip the workpiece in coolant frequently to prevent overheating.

The maximum safe operating speed is 4,400 RPM. Always check your grinder's speed rating to ensure it does not exceed this limit.

The green color indicates that the abrasive grain is Green Silicon Carbide, which is harder and sharper than the grey/brown aluminum oxide used in standard steel grinding wheels.

Yes, Silicon Carbide is suitable for non-ferrous metals like aluminum because it cuts freely, though you should be careful to prevent the soft metal from clogging the wheel pores.