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The most common use for an angle grinder is cutting and grinding. There is no multipurpose disc.

A concrete disc is not suitable for metal and vice versa. Just as a thicker grinding or deburring disc is not suitable for cutting. Most machines are supplied without a disk. So you have to make the right choice.

choose the right grinder disc

The disc packs indicate the authorized materials: metal, steel, stainless steel, concrete... The conventional abrasive type discs cost from 3 to 10 € each. They are mostly used for metal and building materials in infrequent use.
For heavy and frequent masonry, invest in diamond cutting discs that are stronger and more expensive. You will find good quality from 60 €. They exist in segmented or continuous rim. They create sharper cuts and are ideal for tile or marble slabs.

diamond discs for angle grinder

Diamond discs can be continuous rim (left) and segment rim (right).

The items in the System Angle Grinder folder;

  • Grinder Discs: Abrasion as a Blade
  • Grinder Discs: Continuous Edge Composite Discs
  • Grinder discs: composite discs with lamellae
  • Grinder Discs: Diamond Discs with Continuous Edge
  • Grinder Discs: Diamond Segment Discs
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Which disc for what use of an angle grinder?

FAQ - 💬

❓ How do I choose an angle grinder disc?

👉 The size of the disc should have a direct bearing on your choice of angle grinder. The two most common disc sizes are 4.5” (115mm) and 9” (230mm). Grinders with larger discs are particularly well suited to heavy-duty applications, whereas those with smaller discs are ideal for finer work.

❓ What are 3 different types of angle grinder discs?

👉 7 Types of Angle Grinder Discs

  • Grinding Wheel. “As you can imagine, the first and most obvious angle grinder disc type is the eponymous grinding wheel. ...
  • Flap Disc. ...
  • Cut-off Wheel. ...
  • Wire Wheel. ...
  • Strip Disc. ...
  • Diamond Disc. ...
  • Ceramic Sanding Disc.

❓ Do all discs fit all angle grinders?

👉 Angle grinders discs are interchangeable, which means you can select the specific size of disc for your grinder and the specific type of disc for the type of material you are looking to cut or grind. There is a wide range of different types of discs available for an angle grinder.

❓ What thickness cutting disc should I use?

👉 Cutting discs are best for cutting through metal and are available in different thicknesses as explained below. For standard, everyday jobs on stainless or mild steel, opt for a 1mm or 1.6mm disc thickness. For cutting thin sheet metals, choose a 1mm or 0.8mm disc.

❓ What blades to use in an angle grinder?

👉 Blades Designed for Angle Grinder USE

  • Continuous Rim Diamond Angle Grinder Blades - for cutting ceramic floor & wall tiles, cement sheet, fibreglass, glass and rock/stone.
  • Ultra Thin Diamond Angle Grinder Blades - for cutting ceramic and rock/stone.

❓ What are thick grinding discs for?

👉 Grinding discs are perfect for use on metal or stone. One side of the metal disc is finished with abrasive grains which can be used to grind off rust or paint. Grinding discs can also be employed in the preparation of stone and metal surfaces.

❓ What is the most popular size angle grinder?

👉 The most commonly used sizes are the 4” and 4 ½”. These grinders typically have the capacity for wheel diameters of up to 7”, with particularly small versions having the capacity for 3” discs.

❓ What is the best grinding disc?

👉 Flap discs are generally the best abrasive wheel for fast stock removal and provide grinding, blending and finishing with one product.

❓ Which angle grinder is best for home use?

👉 The Best Angle Grinders of 2022

  • KIMO 20V Cordless Angle Grinder.
  • Best Overall. Makita XAG04Z 18V LXT Cordless Cut-Off/Angle Grinder.
  • Best Budget. Metabo HPT 4.5-in 6.2-Amp Angle Grinder.
  • Upgrade Pick. DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cut Off/Grinder.
  • Best Corded. ...
  • Best Light-Duty. ...
  • Best Heavy-Duty. ...
  • Best Cordless.

❓ What is the best size of angle grinder for home use?

👉 We recommend you to have a good quality 4-1/2” Angle Grinder as well as a 7” Angle Grinder in your garage or workshop. The smaller one can serve you well for cutting and grinding. While the larger 7” one is suitable for general purpose jobs, including sanding.

❓ What blade Do I need to cut metal with angle grinder?

👉 Mount a diamond blade in your angle grinder and use it like a saw to cut the mesh. We recommend using a diamond blade that's labeled as a ferrous-metal-cutting blade, but many tradespeople use a regular masonry diamond blade with good results.

❓ What are the different types of angle grinder discs?

👉 Therefore, if you just purchase a quality angle grinder and want to increase the efficiency and productivity of your angle grinder, read our article below about 10 different types of angle grinder discs and their specific uses. 1. Grinding Disc (Grit Disc) 2. Cut-off Disc 3. Flap Disc 4. Wire Brush Wheel 5. Diamond Cutting Disc 6.

❓ What can you do with an angle grinder?

👉 Just by switching different discs in and out of the tool, you can use your angle grinder for a variety of applications. You can cut, grind, polish, carve, and more.

❓ How to maintain the angle grinder and the flap disc?

👉 Do regularly check for any damage signs on the angle grinder and the flap disc before using it. If the disc has been dropped or mishandled, you should replace it with a new one. Do store abrasive flap wheels in their container box at a humidity of 40-50% and a temperature of 60-80oF (15-29oC). Keep them away from water or other fluids.

❓ What is the best type of grinder wheel?

👉 Grinding Disc (Grit Disc) Grinding discs can be considered the most universal angle grinder wheels. Grit discs, an alternative name for grinding discs, are available in several shapes and sizes. Grit is a unit of measurement for the hardness as well as smoothness of grinding wheels.


Video Instruction: Selecting a grinder disk