Aluminum oxide, zirconia, silicon carbide or ceramic? How to choose the best 2×72 sanding belt for your grinder — belt materials, grit ranges and backing weights explained, plus the VSM belts we stock.
Category: Belt Speeds
How to make your belts last longer
Grinding belts wearing out fast? Five simple maintenance habits — dust extraction, cleaning your platen and wheels, and proper storage — that make your 2×72 belts last noticeably longer.
Grinding Speeds Based On Material
Recommended grinding speeds (SFPM) by material, from aluminum to titanium and tool steel — with a drive-wheel size grid for your 2×72 grinder, and the belts and wheels to dial it in.