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Content about Norton Abrasives - Page 2
- From The Fabricator
Norton product guide simplifies right-angle grinding abrasives selection
- Feb 3, 2022
- Finishing
- Product Release
Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a 24-page product guide that highlights its abrasives for right-angle grinding.
- From The Fabricator
Norton | Saint-Gobain and partner USA Luge Team primed to race in Beijing
- Jan 21, 2022
- Finishing
- News Release
Norton | Saint-Gobain has announced plans for events to celebrate its partnership with the USA Luge Team and the teams appearance at the Olympic Games in Beijing in February.
- From The Fabricator
Norton Rapid Polish felt discs from Saint-Gobain Abrasives produce fast, quality finishes
- Oct 12, 2021
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced new Norton Rapid Polish felt polishing discs for quickly creating smooth surfaces with single-digit Ra and mirror finish.
- From The Fabricator
Norton BlueFire abrasives from Saint-Gobain designed for fast cutting, long life
- Aug 17, 2021
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced two newly upgraded Norton BlueFire abrasive lines, including belts, cloth quick-change and flap discs, and mini flap discs.
- From The Welder
5 FAQs about grinding abrasives
- By Debra Williams
- Aug 13, 2021
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Grinding abrasives require the right guidance about how to store, test, and use them; otherwise, a routine grinding application can turn into a safety nightmare. Knowing the answers to the top five most frequently asked safety-related questions can help welders use abrasives correctly.
- From The Fabricator
Norton BlazeX F980 fiber discs increase cut rate in stainless
- Mar 20, 2021
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced its Norton BlazeX F980 fiber discs with ceramic alumina microfracturing grain for a variety of grinding processes in stainless steel and harder-to-grind materials. New proprietary Cool Friction technology dissipates heat during the grind to help reduce rework...
- From The Fabricator
4 best practices for fabricators using fiber discs
- By Jeremy Spencer
- Feb 19, 2021
- Finishing
- Article
Fabricators can decrease grinding costs, boost productivity, and increase safety by following these four best practices: Apply correct downforce pressure, use the appropriate grinder, follow safety protocols, and use good fiber disc storage protocols.
- From The Fabricator
Saint-Gobain’s Norton Vortex Rapid Prep nonwoven file belts finish complex parts
- Nov 17, 2020
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Vortex Rapid Prep nonwoven file belts for finishing tight, intricate, and complex parts. The belts cut like a coarse grit size while producing finishes similar to a finer-grit abrasive on a variety of metals. The proprietary Clean Bond resin system helps...
- From The Fabricator
Saint-Gobain launches safety microsite for Norton abrasives
- Nov 16, 2020
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Worcester, Mass., has announced a new safety resource microsite offering a variety of resources to help ensure the safe design, application, and use of Norton abrasives products. Educational content includes safety data sheets, which are accessed by entering the UPC found on...
- From The Fabricator
Norton FAB buffing wheels from Saint-Gobain Abrasives require minimal buffing compound
- Jun 11, 2020
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton FAB (fixed abrasive buff) buffing wheels that nearly eliminate the need to use buffing compounds. The wheels feature a patent-pending design that incorporates abrasive grains into the buffing wheel for results with Ra values from 1 to 5. The wheels are...
- From The Fabricator
Norton Rapid Prep XHD discs offer single-step weld blending, grinding
- Nov 15, 2019
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers new Norton Rapid Prep™ XHD coarse and medium discs for aggressive stock removal and blending. The extra-heavy-duty, nonwoven discs remove weld lines, weld spatter, weld discoloration, and blend surfaces in a single step. The coarse disc is suitable for surface...
- From The Welder
Finishing stainless steel
- By Michael Radaelli
- Jul 27, 2019
- Finishing
- Article
Stainless steel has several common finishes. It’s important to know what these common finishes are and why they are important. Recent innovations in abrasives technology can reduce process steps to deliver the desired finish, including that sought-after surface shine.
- From The Fabricator
Norton BlazeX F970 fiber discs offer fast cut rate in carbon steel, soft-to-grind materials
- Apr 30, 2019
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced its Norton BlazeX F970 fiber discs for rust removal, deburring, stock removal, blending, cleaning, and detailing. By consistently exposing sharper grain edges, the discs offer improved cut rate and disc life, says the company. The heavy fiber backing resists...
- From The Welder
Norton Merit Pink R928 flap wheels from Saint-Gobain grind stainless steel
- Mar 15, 2019
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a line of Norton Merit Pink R928 flap wheels and specialties for grinding stainless steel. This abrasive material provides faster cutting and longer life compared to traditional aluminum-oxide products, according to the company. The products have a poly-cotton...
- From The Fabricator
The impact of compressed air on pneumatic tools and abrasive performance
- By Dennis Walsh
- Mar 1, 2019
- Finishing
- Article
To perform optimally, pneumatic abrasive tools need the proper air supply. Line pressure is not the only determining factor.
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1 New Bond St.
Worcester, MA 01615-0008
Phone: 800-962-9379
Fax: 508-795-5950
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