Milwaukee Metal Cut Off Wheel, 4-1/2" X .045" X 7/8" - Type 1

Milwaukee Metal Cut Off Wheel, 4-1/2" X .045" X 7/8" - Type 1

The Milwaukee 49-94-0003 Metal Cut Off Wheel is a durable Type 1 cut-off wheel designed for fast, clean cutting and long-lasting performance in metal and stainless-steel applications. Engineered with a specialized blend of resin bonding agents and advanced aluminum oxide grain, this wheel delivers up to 2X longer life and 10% faster cutting compared to standard competitive wheels while maintaining smooth, controlled cutting performance throughout the job. Reinforced with 2 sheets of high-strength fiberglass, it’s built to handle carbon steel, stainless steel, pipe, angle iron, rebar, and other ferrous metals with dependable durability. Basically, it’s the kind of wheel that prefers cutting metal over sitting in the toolbox looking decorative.

Country of Origin
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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 49-94-0003
• Brand: Milwaukee
• Product Type: Metal cut-off wheel
• Wheel Diameter: 4-1/2 in.
• Wheel Thickness: .045 in.
• Arbor Size: 7/8 in.
• Wheel Type: Type 1
• Material Compatibility: Metal and stainless steel
• Performance: Up to 2X longer life in metal cutting applications
• Cutting Speed: 10% faster cutting vs standard wheels
• Cut Quality: Designed for smooth, controlled, clean cuts
• Grain Material: Advanced aluminum oxide grain
• Bonding Formula: Specialized resin bonding agents for durability and consistent performance
• Reinforcement: 2 sheets of high-strength fiberglass reinforcement
• Applications: Suitable for carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, angle iron, pipe, rebar, and other ferrous metals
• Tool Compatibility: For use with angle grinders

Ideal For

• Cutting steel, stainless steel, and ferrous metals on jobsites or in fabrication shops
• Fast, controlled cutting of pipe, rebar, and angle iron
• Contractors needing durable cut-off wheels with fewer wheel changes
• Metalworking applications requiring clean, consistent cuts
• Anyone who thinks the smell of hot steel and a shower of sparks means productivity is happening