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Metcalf Dressers, Desmond Dressers & Cutters, Babbitt Tanks

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10 - Diamond Wheels

11 - Diamond Wheels

12 - Diamond Wheels

13 - Diamond Wheels

14 - Diamond Wheels

15 - Diamond Wheels

16 - Diamond Wheels

17 - Diamond Wheels

20 - Grinding Wheels

22 - Knife Grinding

24 - Dresser Bricks

26 - Guide Blocks, Pads and Spacers

26 - Electric and Hand Filers

26 - Swages

26 - Gauges

26 - Welding Rods

29 - Metcalf Dressers

29 - Desmond Dressers & Cutters

29 - Babbitt Tanks and Accessories

Metcalf Dressers




 

 * Run Metcalf dresser at an extreme angle to the face of the wheel.

 * CAUTION: Do not run dresser parallel with face of wheel.

 * Dresser wheel must rotate slowly to be effective.

 

IDA# Type Bond Size Grade Application
10096 36 V 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7/8 75C30.5-U-VS Metcalf Dresser
10097 1 V 4 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 75C30.5-U-VS Cracker Jack Dresser

Other sizes available from stock - Call for pricing

 

Desmond Dressers & Cutters

Dress Grinding Wheels The Right Way

How to True a Wheel

 * Truing restores proper shape of wheel.
 * Hook dresser feet over tool rest.
 * Raise handle to bring cutter wheels firmly in contact with grinding wheel.
 * If sparks appear press harder on dresser.
 * Traverse cutters back and forth across wheel.

How to Dress a Wheel

 * Dressing cleans away foreign particles and exposes sharp new cutting edges.
 * Place cutter head on tool rest.
 * Firmly push dresser into grinding wheel.
 * If sparking occurs, press harder on dresser.
 * Traverse cutters back and forth across wheel.

 

Babbitt Tanks & Accessories

Melt & Pour Technology

 * Adjustable pouring rate conforms to many materials, including babbitt, lead, wax and more.
 * 0 degrees to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit
 * Maintains constant pouring temperature
 * Comes with stainless steel pouring spout or ladle.

 

Controls

 * Full range digital control unit includes power switch, contractor, fusing and thermostat in steel housing.

 

Tank

 * 3/8" mild steel vessel designed for use with materials containing no more than 4% copper, sinc, aluminum or any metal in which iron is soluble.
 * 500 lb. capacity.

Element

 * 240V single phase, rated to 5KW
 * W/30 of casting surface.
 * 135 CU inch immersed displacement to volume.

Premier Nickel Babbitt available on request.

     

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