Precision resurfacing of Taber abrading wheels for consistent abrasion testing
The Taber 350 Wheel Refacer is designed to precisely dress and restore the working surfaces of Genuine Taber® abrading wheels. It helps maintain consistent abrasion testing by refreshing wheel surfaces that have become clogged, crowned or out of round during use.
Restore Calibrade® abrading wheels
The Model 350 is primarily designed for Taber Calibrade® wheels, including H-10, H-18, H-22 and H-38. These non-resilient vitrified wheels may require refacing when wear debris accumulates on the working surface or when the wheel becomes crowned or out of round.
Precision diamond-tool resurfacing
A diamond tool is mounted in an adjustable holder on a shielded traverse slide. The abrading wheels are secured to the wheel mounting spindle, and the diamond tool is moved across their working surfaces to remove a controlled amount of material and restore the wheel faces.
Maintain consistent abrasion test conditions
Changes in the condition of an abrading wheel can affect its abrasive characteristics and introduce variation into test results. Refacing helps standardize the working surfaces and remove material transferred from previous specimens, making it particularly useful before a new series of comparative tests or when changing to a different test material.
Correct crowned and out-of-round wheels
In addition to refreshing clogged Calibrade® wheels, the Taber 350 can true wheels that have become out of round and correct crowned working surfaces. These capabilities can be used with both Calibrade® and appropriate Calibrase® wheels when truing is required.
Designed for controlled and safe operation
The Model 350 incorporates a fully enclosed viewing area with a tempered-glass window, a safety-interlock cover with motor brake, a fine-pitch radial depth adjustment and independent adjustment of the diamond tool orientation. These features support precise control of the refacing operation while keeping the wheels enclosed during use.
Vacuum connection for abrasive debris
The Wheel Refacer includes a vacuum adaptor that allows the vacuum hose from a Taber Rotary Platform Abraser to be connected during operation. This helps remove abrasive cuttings generated during resurfacing and keeps the work area cleaner.
Extend the useful service of compatible wheels
Compatible Taber wheels may be refaced as required until they reach their minimum usable diameter. Regular inspection and appropriate refacing help maintain the required wheel geometry and working surface throughout their usable life.
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