Complete Flywheel Grinder Dresser Wheel Assembly

This Complete Wheel Dresser Assembly is essential for maintaining the cutting effectiveness of the grinding wheel on Van Norman FG5000 and FG10000 flywheel grinders. This assembly includes all necessary components like the star dresser hub, seven star dressers, dresser arm, bracket, adjustment collar, shaft, seals, washers, roll pin, pivot screws, and hex nuts. It is used to “true up” or clean the grinding wheel.

This Complete Wheel Dresser Assembly is a vital mechanism for ensuring optimal grinding performance on Van Norman FG5000 and FG10000 flywheel grinders. This assembly comprises all the components needed to “true up” or clean the grinding wheel, removing any dull or clogged material from its edge. The individual parts included in this complete assembly are:

• 794-8016-47 Star Dresser Hub
• 794-8011-69 Wheel Dresser Star (quantity of 7)
• 000-1070-18 ½-20 Jam Nut (quantity of 1)
• 794-8011-62 Dresser Arm
• 794-8011-68 Dresser Bracket
• 794-8011-63 Adjustment Collar
• 794-8011-64 Dresser Shaft
• 794-8011-65 Seal
• 794-8011-66 Washer
• 000-7204-10 Roll Pin 1.20 x .625 (quantity of 1)
• 000-0485-68 Pivot Screw (quantity of 2)
• 000-1063-21 Hex Nut 5/16-24 (quantity of 1)
• 000-1020-16 Hex Nut ¼-28 (quantity of 2)

The wheel dresser assembly is typically swung under the grinding wheel, which is then lowered onto the dresser. The adjustment collar allows the operator to modify the height of the dresser relative to the grinding wheel. This adjustment is crucial for controlled material removal and achieving the desired wheel profile.

It is important to note that grinding wheels with CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) abrasives do not require this truing process.

For users needing to order a replacement star dresser separately, the part number 794-8011-70 Star Dresser Assembly should be used.

In summary, the [794-8011-71] Complete Wheel Dresser Assembly is a critical system for maintaining the performance and longevity of the grinding wheel on Van Norman FG5000 and FG10000 flywheel grinders, ensuring consistent and effective material removal during machining operations.