Choosing the right grinding wheel is crucial to optimizing blade life.  Simmons offers a variety of flat and cupped grinding wheels, all compatible with our bandknife and bandsaw blades.

Conventional vitrified abrasive wheels grind faster and cooler than many other grinding wheels. They also require fewer dressings.

Ceramic wheels typically last longer and grind cooler than conventional wheels. If used properly and frequently, they can also extend the life of a blade.

Able to withstand temperatures above 2,000 C°, Borazon wheels can grind more material at a higher degree of precision than almost any other grinding wheel. Borazon wheels can last up to 10 times longer than conventional grinding wheels, and they’re known to significantly extend blade life when used properly.