In the wide belt method, a contact wheel supports the abrasive belt.
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Finishing generally requires the use of a smooth faced contact wheel and fine grade abrasives.
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Stock removal generally requires a harder, serrated rubber contact wheel, and coarse grade ceramic abrasives.
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The selection of the contact wheel and abrasive to match the grinding parameters required for a specific operation is very critical.
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These include the work material properties, the grit and abrasive type of the grinding belt, belt speed, belt sequences, contact wheel hardness and diameter, serration, type of lubricant ( or dry ) and grinding pressure.