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12E001 - Walter Standard Star-Wheel Grinding Dresser

Packaging: 1 per each
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OVERVIEW

Maintain Peak Grinding Performance with Walter

The Walter Standard Wheel Dresser (12E001) is an indispensable accessory for any workshop utilizing bench or pedestal grinders. Over time, abrasive wheels naturally become "glazed"—a condition where the abrasive grains are worn smooth and the pores of the wheel become clogged with metal debris. This leads to excessive friction, heat buildup, and poor cutting action. The Walter 12E001 is engineered to rectify these issues swiftly and effectively, restoring the wheel to its original cutting condition.

Designed with the professional in mind, this mechanical dresser features a robust, heavy-duty handle that provides the leverage and stability needed to safely dress spinning wheels. The head is equipped with hardened steel star-shaped cutters that rotate against the grinding wheel. As they make contact, they crush the bond of the abrasive wheel, dislodging dull grains and tearing out loaded material. This process exposes new, sharp abrasive edges, ensuring that your grinder cuts cool and fast once again.

Beyond simply sharpening the wheel, this tool is critical for "truing" the abrasive surface. Grinding wheels often develop uneven wear patterns or become slightly oval-shaped during use, causing dangerous vibrations. Regular use of the Walter Standard Wheel Dresser restores the concentricity of the wheel, ensuring it runs true and balanced. This not only improves the quality of your work but also extends the lifespan of the grinder's bearings by reducing vibration stress.

Key Applications

  • Truing: Restoring the roundness of a bench grinding wheel to eliminate wobble.
  • Dressing: Removing the layer of dull abrasive and loaded metal to expose fresh grain.
  • Cleaning: Clearing debris from the wheel face to prevent burning of the workpiece.

Whether you are sharpening drill bits, deburring metal parts, or shaping tools, a well-dressed wheel is essential for safety and precision. The Walter 12E001 offers a durable, cost-effective solution for maintaining your abrasive inventory.

Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Product Type:Mechanical Wheel Dresser
Application:Bench Grinding Wheels, Pedestal Grinding Wheels
Function:Cleaning, Dressing, Truing
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Product Type:Mechanical Wheel Dresser
Cutter Type:Star Cutter, Hardened Steel
Handle Material:Heavy-Duty Metal
Application:Bench Grinding Wheels, Pedestal Grinding Wheels
Function:Truing, Dressing, Cleaning
Packaging Description:1 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1x Standard Mechanical Wheel Dresser (Complete Assembly)

APPLICATIONS

  • Dressing vitrified bond grinding wheels
  • Truing out-of-round bench grinder wheels
  • Removing metal buildup (loading) from abrasive faces
  • Sharpening dull grinding wheels
  • General workshop maintenance

FAQ

Its primary purpose is to dress and true abrasive grinding wheels. It removes dull abrasive grains and embedded metal debris (loading) to expose fresh, sharp grain, and it restores the wheel's roundness (concentricity).

Always wear eye protection and a face shield. Rest the lugs of the dresser handle firmly against the grinder's tool rest. Slowly advance the cutters into the spinning wheel, moving the dresser back and forth across the face of the wheel until the surface is clean and true.

Yes, mechanical dressers like the 12E001 typically have replaceable cutter sets. When the star wheels become dull or worn down, they can be swapped out for a replacement set to restore the tool's effectiveness.

No, this mechanical star-type dresser is designed for vitrified bond abrasive wheels (like aluminum oxide or silicon carbide). Using it on diamond or CBN wheels will damage both the dresser and the expensive wheel.

You should dress the wheel whenever you notice it is vibrating (out of round), the cutting action slows down, the wheel surface looks shiny or clogged (glazed), or if the workpiece starts getting hot quickly (burning).

Dressing refers to sharpening the wheel by removing dull grains and loading. Truing refers to shaping the wheel to make it perfectly round and concentric with the grinder shaft. The Walter 12E001 performs both functions simultaneously.

Yes, the Walter 12E001 is suitable for use on both standard bench grinders and larger pedestal grinders commonly found in industrial shops.

Walter Surface Technologies is known for high-quality industrial tools. While specific warranty terms depend on the region and vendor, their products are generally guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship.

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