Acme Abrasive Co.

United States

Acme is one of the very few manufacturers of these products for billet and slab grinding in North America. Wheel sizes are 16" to 25" in diameter and up to 4" thick Wheel speeds up to 16, 500 SFPM Special applications can be created in hot pressed product

Acme has developed a product line for the reconditioning of primary and backup rolls. Resin and resin modified bonds in grit sizes up to 120, with diameters to 42" Formulations for iron, steel and various levels of chrome rolls Acme wheels have been successful at manufacturers of rolls where there is a requirement for substantial reduction, and the same wheel will also produce good surface finish Both conventional and ceramic grains are utilized. The higher cost ceramic wheels can produce dramatically improved productivity and G-ratios. Users report longer life and the capability to rough and finish with the same wheel.

6" and 8" portable wheels are used to trim up billet and slab ends Cup wheels for cleaning up billet and slab ends. cup wheels are also used in some mills for final cleaning of minor surface defects following hot press wheels grind. Use of these portable wheels can provide significant increases in yield Swisher wheels Wheels for cutting metallurgical samples Both reinforced and non-reinforced wheels for air, electric and hi-cycle grinders, including the new ergonomic designs Cones and Plugs with threaded inserts Cup wheels, including custom designed special tapers and rim sizes to fit the work