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Properties of Commonly Used
Diamond Grinding Wheels

Grit Size as specified by Wheel Manufacturer (US)

Average Particle Size (Micron)

Typical Height of Exposed Diamond Particle (Micron)

80

177

50

120

88

25

220

74

20

320

44

10

600

30

8

1200

15

4

Grinding Wheel Marking Conventions





Metals and Ceramics Division

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