Grinding wheels are made in different shapes and sizes for grinding different jobs and for use in

different machines. The size may differ in diameter, face width and bore dia.
The following are the standard shapes of grinding wheels.
Straight wheel: Type 1 (Fig 1)
This type of wheel is used on cylindrical, surface and
center less grinders for grinding cylindrical and flat sur-
faces. Sometimes this type of wheel is used on
rough grinders for off hand grinding.

Cylinder: Type 2 (Fig 2)

This type of wheel is used on both horizontal and
vertical spindle surface grinders for the surface
grinding operations.

Tapered (both sides) Type 4 (Fig 3)

It is mainly used for rough grinding. The tapered
sides reduce the chance of breaking.

Recessed both sides: Type 5(Fig 4)

It is used for cylindrical, surface and center less
grinding. The recess provides clearance for the
flange

Straight cup: Type 6 (Fig 5)

It is used on surface grinders and on tool and CL

grinders to grind flat surfaces.

Recessed both sides: Type 7 (Fig 6)

Used on cylindrical, surface and center less grinders. T