Grinding wheels have a Play an important role in the manufacruring industry. From finishing parts to sharpening tools, grinding wheels are a common item found in all machine shops.

Grinding wheels can usually be classified as natural or artificial, such as with a diamond wheel (natural) or a silicon carbide wheel (manufactured). manufactured abrasives such as silicon carbide or aluminum oxide have replaced the majority of natural abrasives, such as sand, emery and quartz.