Minimum Contact Radius Platen
Introducing our radius platens, meticulously crafted to enhance your grinding experience. CNC machined from cold rolled 1018 steel and professionally case hardened, these platens boast exceptional durability while minimizing heat generation.
Introducing our radius platens, meticulously crafted to enhance your grinding experience. CNC machined from cold rolled 1018 steel and professionally case hardened, these platens boast exceptional durability while minimizing heat generation.
Introducing our radius platens, meticulously crafted to enhance your grinding experience. CNC machined from cold rolled 1018 steel and professionally case hardened, these platens boast exceptional durability while minimizing heat generation.
These radius platens have relief milled on either end so that the belt wont contact and will generate less heat. They are CNC machined from billet, cold rolled 1018 steel. They are then professionally case hardened to 59-62 Rc at a depth of .05 inches. This hard and abrasion resistant layer allows the platen to withstand heavy grinding while maintaining its proper shape. However, these are a wear item and will eventually need replacing. These platens cost half of similar platens made from tool steel meaning that your cost per blade will be cheaper even if they do not last quite as long. For the hobbyist knife maker these are by far the cheapest way to get into a solid radius platen.
Important size example: A 72 inch configuration mimics a 72 inch diameter grinding wheel.
Width = 2.00 in.
Length = 7.75 and 9.00 in. available
2 built in 1/4-20 bolt spacings at 6 and 6.75 inches to match most grinders. The 9 inch platens have a third set of holes at an 8 inch spacing. (Please check fitment to your grinder)
If you seek a custom radius, length or bolt pattern please contact us for a quote.
Radius platens generate a lot of friction and heat. It is highly recommended you run a magnetic, water cooled heatsink in conjunction with your radius platen.
(Heatsink sold separately)