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12D843 - Walter W-236 Inox Mounted Point - 12D843

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OVERVIEW

Stop Fighting Chatter on Stainless Steel

Every welder and fabricator knows the frustration of grabbing a cheap grinding stone from the bin, chucking it into a die grinder, and immediately feeling the tool shake in their hands. That vibration—or "chatter"—is the enemy of a good finish. It numbs your hands, kills your bearings, and leaves an ugly, wavy pattern on your metal that you just have to fix later. The Walter W-236 Mounted Point (SKU: 12D843) is the solution to that headache. Walter doesn't just bake stones; they engineer them. These points are factory-balanced to run dead true, meaning you can grind with surgical precision without fighting the tool.

This specific point is formulated for INOX (Stainless Steel), which is notoriously difficult to grind because it holds heat and hardens if you look at it wrong. If your abrasive is too hard or dull, it just rubs the metal, generating friction and turning your beautiful stainless weld blue or gold. The Walter 12D843 is designed to cut cool and free. It bites into the metal aggressively enough to remove stock for fitting or enlarging holes, but it breaks down cleanly to keep fresh grain against the work. This means you get the job done faster with less heat input, preserving the corrosion resistance of your stainless steel parts.

The W-236 shape is a classic for a reason. It is large enough to do some real work but shaped perfectly to get inside pipes, corners, and tight assemblies where a flap disc or grinding wheel simply cannot fit. Whether you are cleaning up the inside of a cut pipe, opening up a bolt hole that is just a hair too small, or smoothing out a tack weld in a tight corner, this point gives you the control you need. Because it runs so smooth, you can actually feel what the stone is doing, giving you the feedback necessary for delicate detail work.

Don't let a two-dollar stone ruin a thousand-dollar part. When you are working with stainless, you need consumables that respect the material. Upgrade your die grinder setup with Walter's mounted points and feel the difference that perfect balance makes at 20,000 RPM. Your hands, your tools, and your finished product will thank you.

Additional Information
Shape:W-236
Application:Stainless Steel, Inox
Abrasive Type:Aluminum Oxide
Shank Diameter:1/4 in
Product Type:Mounted Point
Bond Type:Vitrified
Packaging Description:1 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Walter W-236 Mounted Point for Stainless Steel

APPLICATIONS

  • Hole Enlarging: Precision widening of drilled or cut holes in stainless steel components.
  • Fitting: Adjusting metal parts for perfect alignment during assembly.
  • Deburring: Removing sharp edges and burrs from internal diameters and hard-to-reach crevices.
  • Contour Blending: Smoothing welds and imperfections on curved surfaces.
  • Mold and Die Finishing: Precision grinding for maintenance and repair of industrial molds.
  • Internal Pipe Cleaning: Cleaning up the ID of stainless piping prior to welding.

FAQ

This product conforms to the standard W-236 shape specification.

Yes, while it is optimized for stainless steel (INOX), it can also be used effectively on mild steel, though it may wear differently than points specifically designed for general purpose steel.

This mounted point is designed for use with a die grinder equipped with a 1/4-inch collet.

A balanced point prevents vibration, which ensures a smoother surface finish, reduces operator fatigue, and extends the life of the die grinder's bearings.

The Walter 12D843 is formulated with a specialized bond and grain to cut cool, significantly reducing the risk of heat discoloration compared to standard abrasives.

Walter mounted points are generally ready to use out of the box due to their high manufacturing tolerances, but dressing can be done to reshape the face if it wears unevenly during use.

The shank diameter is a standard 1/4 inch.

It is not recommended for aluminum as the soft metal will likely clog (load) the abrasive pores quickly. A wax or lubricant would be required, but aluminum-specific abrasives are a better choice.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

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