US Patent 7351133 Disc grinding wheel with integrated mounting plate

A bonded abrasive grinding wheel is provided with a bonded abrasive disc including abrasive grain disposed within a bond matrix, and a mounting plate integrally fastened to the disc. In various embodiments, the mounting plate has a plurality of non-metallic first threaded fastener portions disposed in a predetermined pattern therein, and is fabricated from a composition including a polymeric material. The non-metallic first threaded fastener portions are each configured for respective engagement with a plurality of second threaded fastener portions disposed along a face plate of a grinding machine.