Milwaukee PERFORMANCE+ Metal Grinding Wheel, 5" X 1/4" X 5/8"-11 Threaded - Type 27

Milwaukee PERFORMANCE+ Metal Grinding Wheel, 5" X 1/4" X 5/8"-11 Threaded - Type 27

The Milwaukee 49-94-0617 PERFORMANCE+ Metal Grinding Wheel is a professional-grade Type 27 grinding wheel engineered for maximum durability, faster material removal, and extended wheel life in metal and stainless-steel applications. Built with premium zirconia grain and an enhanced bonding structure, this wheel continuously exposes fresh abrasive grain during use for smoother grinding performance and greater control. Its 5/8"-11 threaded hub arbor allows for quick, secure installation on compatible grinders without additional arbor hardware. Reinforced with 3 sheets of high-strength fiberglass and a high zirconia grain concentration, this wheel delivers up to 5X longer life than standard grinding wheels while making aggressive grinding jobs feel a little less like a battle of wills.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 49-94-0617
• Brand / Series: Milwaukee PERFORMANCE+
• Product Type: Metal grinding wheel
• Wheel Diameter: 5 in.
• Wheel Thickness: 1/4 in.
• Arbor Size: 5/8"-11 threaded hub arbor
• Wheel Type: Type 27
• Material Compatibility: Metal and stainless steel
• Performance: Up to 5X longer life than standard grinding wheels
• Grinding Speed: Designed for a faster rate of material removal
• Grain Material: Premium zirconia grain
• Bonding Structure: Consistent fresh grain exposure for improved control
• Reinforcement: 3 sheets of high-strength fiberglass reinforcement
• Applications: Suitable for carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, angle iron, pipe, rebar, and other ferrous metals
• Finish Quality: Designed to provide a clean grinding finish
• Mounting Style: Threaded hub design for quick wheel installation and removal
• Tool Compatibility: For use with angle grinders

Ideal For

• Heavy-duty grinding on steel and stainless-steel applications
• Fabrication shops and weld cleanup requiring fast stock removal
• Contractors wanting threaded hub convenience with fewer wheel changes
• Grinding applications needing better control and extended wheel life
• Anyone who prefers spending time grinding metal instead of wrestling with grinder flanges and lock nuts