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

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

The Milwaukee 49-94-0103 PERFORMANCE+ Metal Cut Off Wheel is a high-performance Type 1 cut-off wheel engineered for faster cutting, longer life, and better control in demanding metal and stainless-steel applications. Designed with advanced aluminum oxide grain and an enhanced bonding structure, this wheel maintains sharp cutting edges while continuously exposing fresh grain for cleaner, more consistent cuts. Built with 2 full sheets of fiberglass reinforcement and a high grain concentration, it delivers up to 5X longer life and 25% faster cutting compared to standard wheels. Whether you're slicing through rebar, angle iron, pipe, or stainless steel, this wheel is ready to throw sparks and make quick work of stubborn metal without complaining about overtime.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 49-94-0103
• Brand / Series: Milwaukee PERFORMANCE+
• 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 5X longer life in metal cutting
• Cutting Speed: Up to 25% faster cutting vs standard wheels
• Grain Material: Advanced aluminum oxide grain
• Bonding Structure: Consistent fresh grain exposure for improved control
• Reinforcement: 2 sheets of high-strength fiberglass reinforcement
• Applications: Cuts carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, angle iron, pipe, rebar, and other ferrous metals
• Tool Compatibility: For use with angle grinders
• Cut Quality: Designed for clean, controlled cuts with reduced wheel changes

Ideal For

• Cutting steel, stainless steel, and ferrous metals on jobsites or in fabrication shops
• Users needing longer-lasting wheels with fewer interruptions for wheel swaps
• Fast, efficient cutting of pipe, rebar, angle iron, and structural steel
• Contractors and metalworkers who want better control and cleaner cuts
• Anyone who believes sparks flying at 10,000 RPM is just part of a productive day