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ROUGH GRINDING WHEEL SPEED RECOMMENDATIONS
BE SAFE! Never exceed the maximum operating speed of the grinding wheel.
| Type of Grain in Grinding Wheel | Diameter of Grinding Wheel | Description | *Surface Feet Per Minute | RPM's |
| White Aluminum Oxide | 7" (175 mm) | Fast stock removal. Less form holding capabilities | 3400 to 3900 | 1850 to 2100 |
| White Aluminum Oxide | 8" (204 mm) | Fast stock removal. Less form holding capabilities | 3400 to 3900 | 1600 to 1900 |
| White Aluminum Oxide | 8-7/8" (225mm) | Fast stock removal. Less form holding capabilities | 3400 to 3900 | 1500 to 1700 |
| White Aluminum Oxide | 10" (254 mm) | Fast stock removal. Less form holding capabilities | 3400 to 3900 | 1300 to 1500 |
| Pink Chromium Oxide | 7" (175 mm) | Aggressive grinding wheel holds form better than white wheels. | 3400 to 3900 | 1850 to 2100 |
| Pink Chromium Oxide | 8" (204 mm) | Aggressive grinding wheel holds form better than white wheels. | 3400 to 3900 | 1600 to 1900 |
| Pink Chromium Oxide | 8-7/8" (225mm) | Aggressive grinding wheel holds form better than white wheels. | 3400 to 3900 | 1500 to 1700 |
| Pink Chromium Oxide | 10" (254 mm) | Aggressive grinding wheel holds form better than white wheels. | 3400 to 3900 | 1300 to 1500 |
| Blue and White Ceramic | 7" (175 mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 2650 to 2850 |
| Blue and White Ceramic | 8" (204 mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 2400 to 2600 |
| Blue and White Ceramic | 8-7/8" (225mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 2200 to 2400 |
| Blue and White Ceramic | 10" (254 mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 1900 to 2100 |
| Blue and Pink Ceramic | 7" (175 mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 2650 to 2850 |
| Blue and Pink Ceramic | 8" (204 mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 2400 to 2600 |
| Blue and Pink Ceramic | 8-7/8" (225mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 2200 to 2400 |
| Blue and Pink Ceramic | 10" (254 mm) | Most aggressive grinding wheel, resharpens itself, excellent shape holding capability, excellent on harder steels. | 5000 to 5500 | 1900 to 2100 |
*Surface Feet Per Minute (SFPM) Formula =
| the Wheel Diameter X Pi or 3.1416 X Revolutions Per Minute |
| 12 |
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