ZIRCONIUM OXIDE HAS HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE FOR HIGH-PRESSURE GRINDING AND MACHINING APPLICATIONS. IT IS A STAPLE OF STEEL FABRICATION SHOPS. ZIRCONIUM HANDLES STAINLESS AND TOOL STEELS NICKEL ALLOY ALUMINUM TITANIUM CAST IRON AND CARBON STEEL. KEEP A SUPPLY OF EXTRA BELTS ON HAND. WORN TORN OR SCRATCHED BELTS CAN IMPACT THE QUALITY OF YOUR RESULTS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.