Hello GRNDING,

Well, hmmm - for one thing, reducing the thickness from 1/4" to 3/8" is not possible seeing that 3/8" is greater than 1/4". Did you mean 3/16"?

If you mean however, to remove 0.06" from either a 1/4" or 3/8" thick plate, wouldn't it be easier to buy the exact thickness you require in the first place?

Mike

I don't beleive you get the thought////// If we wanted hot roll or cold roll plate we would purchase such.I you read the inquiiry,we want to finish FLAT & pAR W/IN .002"TO >005"tir

THANKS BUT LOOK AGAIN

Grinding is likely to be a rather slow process for removing the given thickness of material. You might want to remove about 0.055 by surface milling, and then grind the remainder to the specification for finished thickness.

yOUR RIGHT-BUT GRINDING GIVES YOU THE FINISH PRODUCT WE NEED.

THANK YOU

Blanchard grinder. Just google blanchard grinder. Magnetic table.

If its plate shouldn't move from stresses from your removal.

milo

WELL YOUR RIGHT ON ONE THING - THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MIDDLE- THE MIDDLE OF TWO WHEELS AND GRADE OF NOT KNOWN YET.

THANKS FOR THE PROB.

This is Toolmaker. I agree with Milo in that a blanchard grinder will remove the needed stock even faster than milling. Look them up to verify.

I've used these grinders on occasion and they will make your eyes water with speed and their accuracy will definitely hold your tolerances. We have ground to +/- .0001" with a Blanchard.

Toolmaker

THANK YOU-HOWEVER DOUBLE DISC WILL RUN AT 96 INCHES A MINUTE AND GIVE THE REQUIRED FLATNESS WE WANT - BUTFIRST - THE CORRECT WHEEL IS NEEDED.

So then why are you asking us for advice?

With all due respect,what is the correct grade of wheel to double disc grind A-36 or 1045 steel plate from any thickness to obtain flat & par. w/in .002"tir?

thank you

A A-36 aluminum oxide wheel will do the trick for you. The grain size and structure will depend on the surface roughness you require as well as quantities to grind. As the previous post directed check with Norton. Now they are Saint Gobain. They will be a big help.

THANK YOU

Google Norton abrasives, I'm sure they would like the opportunity to quote you the proper equipment.

THANK YOU