3M 7010497685 | Dressing Stick

Specially constructed with a proprietary alloy, the 3M DSD Truing Tool performs precision shaping of resin-bonded diamond and CBN wheels. This tool helps operators obtain the smoothest, most precise wheel performance possible by bringing balance and even surfaces back to the wheel after repeated use. It trues straight ODs, angles or sides of these wheels without requiring the use of a coolant.

As operators know well, truing and dressing abrasive wheels are crucial to their performance. The 3M DSD Truing Tool helps operators save time and maximum wheel performance by making the truing process easier and more accurate.

While dressing sticks typically rid the wheel of debris and refresh the abrasive grain to avoid glazing and maintain sharpness, the DSD Truing Tool helps operators shape and dress the wheel in one step so that it runs smoothly and consistently. When the wheel is out of balance and starts to wobble, proper shaping restores concentric balance, meaning the wheel surface is precisely concentric with the spindle. Moreover, a truing tool brings the wheel back to its original shape with even surfaces. A concentric, precisely shaped wheel eliminates wobbling or shaking at high speeds and results in smooth, precise performance and consistent finishes.

When the tool is in use, it is necessary to engage a moderate to fast tool feed to eliminate unnecessary tool wear. Running the truing tool at too slow a speed will wear the tool without properly modifying the wheel. An active sparking interface between tool and wheel is the desired effect. Likewise, the appropriate wheel down feed must be set for successful shaping, and is determined by the hardness and grit size of the wheel. See the tool instructions for tool positioning, recommended down feeds, and directions for centerless wheels.

The use of grinding wheels requires extra safety precautions, and this applies when using truing tools as well. It is recommend that operators always wear eye protection and use good grinding practices regarding ventilation.

Truing and dressing are important maintenance processes required to keep expensive super abrasive grinding wheels cutting consistently. These applications also help you extend the lifespan of your super abrasive wheels and protect the grinding tools that run them. Recently trued and dressed grinding wheels have fresh cutting edges that grind quickly and evenly on metal surfaces, which increases throughput and improves quality. Thus, effective truing and dressing should be an integral part of any workshop that uses super abrasive wheels regularly.

Features:

• Made with a strong proprietary metal alloy excellent for truing super abrasive resin bond diamond and CBN wheels
• Will effectively true straight ODs, angles, side walls, and even centerless grinding wheels
• Must be used without coolant
• Available in 1/4, 3/8, 5/8, and 1/2 inch diameters to suit wheels of similar thickness
• Use with 3M Holding Block (sold separately) for mounting
• Eye protection is necessary to ensure operator safety

Warning:

This product can expose you to materials and/or chemicals including arsenic, lead, and other materials and/or chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.

For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov