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Diamond U-shape grinding wheels feature a rounded U-profile diamond rim for cutting smooth, rounded grooves, channels, and concave profiles in stone, glass, and hard minerals on lapidary bench grinders. The U-profile produces a rounded groove bottom — ideal for wire-wrap channels, decorative inlay grooves, and curved channel work where a sharp V-profile would leave an undesirable angular bottom.
Applications
- Rounded groove cutting in stone pendants and cabochons
- Wire-wrap channel preparation with smooth groove bottom
- Decorative channel carving in stone slabs
- Curved profile grinding on stone and glass edges
- Inlay groove preparation for stone and metal inlay work
Related Tools
- Diamond V-Shaped Wheels — V-profile wheels for sharp groove and bevel work
- Diamond Concave Wheels — Concave profile for convex stone surface grinding
- Diamond Grinding Wheels — Full range of diamond grinding wheel profiles
- Diamond Carving Burs — Rotary burs for fine detail carving and groove finishing
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What is the difference between a U-shape and V-shape diamond wheel?
A: U-shape wheels produce a rounded groove bottom — ideal for wire-wrap channels and decorative grooves where a smooth, rounded profile is needed. V-shape wheels produce a sharp angular groove — better for precise beveling, chamfering, and mitered edge work. Choose based on the groove profile your application requires. -
Q: Should diamond U-shape wheels be used wet or dry?
A: Always use wet. Run water over the wheel continuously during grinding to cool the diamond surface and suppress stone dust.