Norton 61463687900 Silicon Carbide Round Dressing Stick

Product Description

The NORTON 61463687900 is a silicon carbide round dressing stick designed to true, open, and condition vitrified grinding wheels. Dressing sticks restore wheel face geometry and cutting action that degrades during use, helping maintain consistent stock removal and surface finish. This stick measures 6 inches in length and 0.5 inches in diameter, making it a compact, hand-held tool suited for bench grinder and pedestal grinder maintenance. It is used by tool-and-die makers, machinists, and grinding technicians as part of routine wheel maintenance in production and maintenance shop environments.

This dressing stick is applied to vitrified bonded wheels to remove glazing and loading from the wheel surface. It is appropriate for use in metalworking, toolroom, and production grinding applications where wheel condition directly affects part tolerance and finish quality. The stick is held against the rotating wheel face to expose fresh abrasive grain, restore wheel profile, and clear embedded swarf or bonding material.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive material provides effective dressing action on vitrified grinding wheels
• Round stick shape allows consistent contact across the wheel face
• 6-inch length provides ample stick life and comfortable hand control during dressing
• 0.5-inch diameter suits standard hand-dressing technique on bench and pedestal grinders
• Compact form factor requires no mechanical dresser fixture for routine wheel maintenance

Compatibility

Designed for use on vitrified bonded grinding wheels as stated by the manufacturer. Consult wheel and stick manufacturer guidelines to confirm abrasive grade compatibility before use.

Installation Notes

Dressing sticks are applied by licensed machinists or trained grinding technicians. Before dressing, power down the grinder and confirm the wheel guard is properly seated, then bring the wheel to operating speed before applying the stick. Hold the dressing stick firmly against the wheel rest and apply light, consistent pressure across the wheel face. Follow ANSI B11.9 and shop safety guidelines for grinding wheel operation and personal protective equipment.