My 2x48" Belt Grinder - its a beast! — The Practical Engineer
Not only the right belts are important for the material, but the right speed is also just as important to avoid burning the material instead of grinding it. These are some guidelines that I found and use: Stainless steel, HSS - 20-30m/s. Carbon steel - 30 - 40m/s. Aluminium & soft metals - 20 - 30 m/s. Wood - 15 - 30m/s.
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