A grinding wheel is basically a precision tool composed of abrasive grains held together by a bonding material. The abrasive grains provide the wheel with its cutting ability which helps in finishing the material to the required dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

Grinding wheels use an abrasive material for various cutting and grinding purposes, are called abrasive wheels. It uses these wheels for cutting and grinding various metal and other workpieces in a workshop. It also uses these wheels to cut and shape complex workpiece.