Summary for sanding discs for stainless steel Discussion
Best sanding discs for cutting stainless is the core question here: Rad Craig says he uses a 9" disk sander to make small angle adjustments on type 304L stainless thin-wall tubing, but his 36-grit disc cuts very slowly and burns up quickly. He asks whether there are sanding discs made specifically for cutting stainless steel. The only answer shown is from an unnamed respondent, who says there is not enough information to give the best suggestion. The reply asks for more details about the overall dimensions of the part and questions why flexible pad systems are being used instead of rigid ones. No specific disc type, grit, or brand is recommended in the excerpt, so the discussion remains open-ended and focused on process selection rather than a definitive product choice.
Q. I have a 9″ disk sander that I use to make small angle adjustments to type 304L stainless thin wall tubing. I currently run a 36 grit disk on it … but it takes FOREVER and burns the pad up quickly…
Are there any sanding discs that are made specifically for cutting stainless?
Rad Craig
– Chouteau, Oklahoma
2003
A. Not enough information here to give best suggestion. What are the overall dimensions of the part. Why do you use flexible pad systems instead of rigid?
AF Kenton
retired business owner – Hatboro, Pennsylvania
2003
A. Not being completely sure of what you are doing, I always cut stainless, whether it be tube, pipe or sheet, with a cutting wheel on the grinder. Typically a 4″ grinder with a Norton 1/16″ cutting wheel. The bigger material, the bigger grinder and wheel. It cuts fairly quickly, depending on the size of the job of course. I’ve even rented gas powered 2 cycle concrete cutters with cutting wheels.
K Stout
– Cincy, Ohio
2003
Q. Dear sir. I want to cut SS202 material in length of 11 mm; job OD is 128mm. Which grade insert will I use?
Shailendra prajapati
pioneer industry – ujjain madhay pradesh
May 1, 2019