Electroplated-bond diamond wheel for graphite rough grinding

Electroplated bond diamond wheel is a diamond abrasive wheel where diamond grains are plated onto the wheel surface (electrodeposition, often a thin nickel/metal layer). This is typically a single-layer / monolayer style: the diamonds are exposed at the surface, so the wheel cuts aggressively from the start.For graphite rough grinding, this type is commonly used because graphite is soft relative to diamond, but it is messy (fine dust/swarf) and can be “grabby” and loading-prone with some abrasive systems.

The exposed diamonds scrape and cut graphite quickly, producing a high material removal rate.
Because the bond is thin and the diamonds are already exposed, you get immediate cutting action instead of relying on the bond to “open up.”
The wheel generates graphite dust/swarf; clearing it (air blast/coolant) is important to avoid rubbing and glazing.