The Real Cost of Cutting Wheels

Discover how wheel choice affects productivity, material waste, and safety
June 2025
By: DAVID JESCOVITCH and JOHN HINES

Abrasive cutting wheels provide a quick and accurate way to cut through steel and other materials, such as aluminum, titanium, and Inconel, when preparing many parts for industrial and manufacturing operations. However, selecting the right wheel for the application plays a critical role in ensuring proper results and helping operations meet their goals.

While it is easy to view cutting wheels as consumables and choose them based solely on the lowest purchase price, this approach overlooks hidden costs that ca..

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