Wiki-Correction whetstone

These wheels are used for surface preparation of grinding wheels. Some are made of abrasive grains and an adhesive, as is the case with ordinary artificial wheels, while others are made of abrasive grains adhered to a metal plate by electrodeposition. It is necessary to select the appropriate type of grinding wheel according to the number and hardness of the wheel to be repaired.

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