Features
- Fiberglass-reinforced ceramic abrasive
- Depressed-center (Type 27) design for angle grinders
- Reduced loading during cutting
- Lower surface temperatures when cutting heat-sensitive metals
- Self-sharpening ceramic grain for sustained material removal
- High grain concentration for consistent cutting
- Offered in multiple diameters and arbor sizes
Specifications
| Grit | 60 |
| Thickness | 1/16 in |
| Arbor Size | 7/8 in |
| Wheel Type | Type 27 (depressed center) |
| Typical Sku | DWA8960L |
| Overall Diameter | 7 in |
| Abrasive Material | Ceramic (fiberglass-reinforced) |
| Country Of Origin | Canada |
| Maximum Operating Speed | 8,700 RPM |
| Primary Material Application | Steel, stainless steel |
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Cutting wheels with fiberglass-reinforced ceramic abrasive designed for metal cutting. The ceramic grain reduces loading and cutting temperatures on heat-sensitive materials, and is intended to provide longer life and consistent material removal compared with standard aluminum-oxide and zirconia-alumina abrasives. The depressed-center (Type 27) shape is for use with angle grinders.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Stainless/Steel Modification Service
Offer mobile cutting for breweries, commercial kitchens, and HVAC installs. The ceramic wheel’s cooler cutting minimizes heat tint on stainless rails, counters, and ducting, reducing post-polish time. Services include trimming handrails, removing seized fasteners, modifying panels, and cutting access ports—billed hourly with a materials surcharge.
Custom House Numbers & Signage
Produce brushed stainless or powder-coated steel address numbers and logo plaques. The wheel’s consistent cut quality lets you batch cut templates and short runs without a laser. Market quick turnarounds and outdoor durability; upsell LED backlighting and standoff mounts. Great for realtors, builders, and Airbnb hosts.
Flat-Pack Fire Pits and Grill Inserts
Sell modular fire pits and grill grates at craft fairs and online. Use the XP wheel for prototyping and small batches—its long life keeps per-part cutting costs predictable. Offer custom cutout themes (state outlines, mascots) and seasonal drops. Transition to CNC/plasma as demand grows, keeping the grinder setup for custom one-offs.
Scrap-to-Art Market Booth
Source scrap steel/stainless locally and convert to garden stakes, trellises, wind spinners, and wall art. The ceramic wheel handles mixed alloys and dirty stock with reduced loading, speeding prep. Sell at farmer’s markets and garden centers; highlight sustainability and custom orders. Profit from low material cost and fast fabrication.
Quick-Turn Brackets and Guards
Provide same-day fabrication of small brackets, guards, and machine covers for local shops. The Type 27 wheel enables precise straight and contour cuts across thin to mid-gauge steel and stainless with minimal burr, shortening finishing time. Offer standardized finishes (galvanized, powder coat) and volume pricing for maintenance departments.
Creative
Stainless Line-Art Wall Panels
Use the Type 27 ceramic cutting wheel on 16–14 ga stainless to cut negative-space patterns (botanical silhouettes, city skylines, geometric motifs). The wheel’s low-heat cutting minimizes blueing and distortion so you can leave a raw-brushed finish. Sketch your design, drill a starter hole, then plunge and trace with the 7 in wheel; the depressed center helps with clearance on curves. Deburr, scotch-brite, and add standoff mounts for a floating look.
Kinetic Garden Wind Spinner
Cut balanced vanes and rings from 18–14 ga steel or stainless using the ceramic wheel for cool, clean edges that won’t warp. Create concentric rings with small relief cuts, then bend and stagger for a hypnotic spinner. Weld to a shaft with bearings. The self-sharpening grain keeps cuts consistent across multiple pieces so spinners stay symmetrical and smooth-spinning.
Flat-Pack Fire Pit With Art Cutouts
Design interlocking wall panels that slot together, cut from 10–12 ga mild steel. Use the XP ceramic wheel to cut tab-and-slot geometry plus decorative vent patterns; reduced loading keeps kerfs crisp over long cuts. The depressed center allows flush trimming on tabs. Finish with high-temp paint; the whole pit ships flat and assembles without fasteners.
Upcycled Drum Furniture
Turn 55-gal steel drums into patio chairs or planters. Use the wheel to slice clean window openings and precise seat angles without overheating the shell. The lower cutting temps help maintain paint lines if you’re doing two-tone designs. Hem edges with split rubber trim or welded flat bar, then clear-coat for an industrial-modern look.
Metal Inlay Serving Boards
Cut thin stainless strips and simple shapes (waves, chevrons, initials) from sheet using the ceramic wheel to avoid discoloration. Rout matching channels in hardwood boards and epoxy the inlays flush. The cool-cutting wheel keeps the stainless bright and reduces cleanup, giving a striking wood–metal contrast suitable for premium gifts.