<p data-block-id="9d5e3163-1e5f-4159-a20c-944f2f49a6ce" data-pm-slice="1 3 []">A Vitrified Bond Diamond Wheel is a super-tough cutting tool, like a specialized sandpaper on a spinning disk. Its special power is that it can sharpen itself as it works!

<p data-block-id="5b87a485-76ce-4af4-a859-ecb025460c22">How It Stays Sharp:

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<p data-block-id="8b89f76e-04b6-4b8b-befa-1fcc78fceee9">The vitrified bond is the muffin part.

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<p data-block-id="31bbf85d-b530-45e9-9df4-bb2c0603a8d8">The diamond grains are the chocolate chips.

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<p data-block-id="5ccec267-d6cf-4f87-90b1-c42036955d06">As you use the wheel, the muffin part (the bond) wears down just a little bit faster than the super-hard diamond chips. The tiny pores help by letting coolant and dust escape, which keeps the wheel from getting too hot or clogged.

<p data-block-id="44bf1fa1-76ea-46b1-9f2a-21b6ef729b6f">Why It's a Great Tool:

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<p data-block-id="fac40462-b59d-4306-8d39-33fe3cd7d174">Long-Lasting: It doesn't wear out quickly.

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<p data-block-id="5918f775-1bca-41e4-af55-b893909d07d8">Self-Sharpening: It constantly exposes fresh diamonds.

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<p data-block-id="8601809b-9e26-4f9e-b121-613297c82160">Stable: The glassy bond is very rigid, so it doesn't change shape.

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<p data-block-id="6f422ed7-6734-464c-9cf9-6276d3d40d80">Fast and Efficient: It can remove material very quickly.

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