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Content about Norton Abrasives - Page 3
- From The Fabricator
Norton Double-Cut Carbide Burrs increase stock removal
- Jan 17, 2019
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a line of Norton Carbide Burrs designed for surface removal on demanding production runs with fewer changeovers. The hard tungsten carbide substrate, strong tooth formulation with decreased tooth wedge angle, and numerous cutting edges help the burrs achieve...
- From The Welder
Pneumatic die grinder from Norton tackles variety of applications
- Aug 7, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Norton |Saint-Gobain Abrasives, has introduced a pneumatic die grinder that, according to the company, handles a variety of portable grinding applications without the need to change machines. The grinder’s double-bearing spindle reduces vibrations, which helps increase tool life and improve...
- From The Fabricator
Norton QUANTUM3 grinding wheels from Saint-Gobain Abrasives eliminate grabbing, digging
- Jul 10, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton QUANTUM3™ Combination Wheels. These grinding wheels have 50 percent longer life than competitive wheels and can increase productivity by 15 percent, the manufacturer says. The wheels are suitable for applications such as general fabrication; oil rig...
- From The Fabricator
MSC Industrial Supply announces Supplier of the Year Award winners
- May 24, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
MSC Industrial Supply, a distributor of metalworking and MRO supplies, has selected Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Worcester, Mass., from more than 3,000 companies to receive its annual Supplier of the Year Award. Award selection is based on criteria including a strategic approach to customer service,...
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive discs’ blended fiber dissipates workpiece debris
- Jan 1, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Rapid Prep™ XHD coarse and medium discs for aggressive stock removal and blending. The extra-heavy-duty, nonwoven discs remove weld lines, splatter, and discoloration and blend surfaces in a single step. The coarse disc is suitable for aggressive weld...
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive belt tensioning: Overlooked and under-addressed
- By Douglas Jensen
- Mar 30, 2017
- Finishing
- Article
Tensioning an abrasive belt properly will help improve quality, productivity, and abrasive life. And knowing when a belt isn’t tensioned properly is half the battle.
- From The Fabricator
Flap wheels offer consistent finishing
- Feb 9, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Blaze R920 ceramic alumina flap wheels, designed to deliver a smooth, consistent finish with a fast, cool, uniform rate of cut in tough production applications, says the company. The wheels are suitable for aggressive grinding and precision finishing,...
- From The Fabricator
Color-coded convolute wheels provide increased throughput
- Jan 17, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a general-purpose category of Rapid Finish nonwoven convolute wheels. Heavy deburring and final finishing wheel categories will soon be introduced, all color-coded for quick, accurate selection. A new fiber and high-temperature resin bond system in the...
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive belts, discs deliver fast cutting
- Dec 2, 2016
- Finishing
- Product Release
Norton | Saint-Gobain has introduced the Norton Red Heat R983 line of abrasive belts and discs. The ceramic grain delivers sharp, fast cutting and resistance to wear, the company states. Designed for grinding and polishing of INCONEL® alloy, stainless steel, and carbon steel, the discs and belts...
- From The Fabricator
Reshaping metal grinding
- By Dan Davis
- Jul 5, 2016
- Materials Handling
- Article
Metal fabricators don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the costs associated with grinding. It’s necessary in many shops, so company management just throws labor at it. They don’t realize, however, that new ceramic alumina developments have the potential to save them money when it comes to grinding operations. The Norton Quantum 3 abrasive wheel is one such example.
- From The Fabricator
Centerless grinding wheels help improve stock removal
- Jun 15, 2016
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched Norton Century45™ centerless grinding wheels, which feature a chemistry that helps improve grain retention, increasing porosity for a given hardness. This allows wheels to have a hard grade with the performance of a softer grade. The wheels are available...
- From The Fabricator
Depressed-center grinding wheels introduced
- Mar 30, 2016
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton QUANTUM3™ (NQ3) depressed-center grinding wheels. They feature a proprietary grain, as well as a bond system that combines fillers and bonding agents, to help increase metal removal and wheel life. According to the company, tests showed that the...
- From The Fabricator
Nylon abrasive brushes provide uniform finishing
- Jan 19, 2016
- Finishing
- Product Release
Norton | Saint-Gobain has introduced Blaze nylon abrasive brushes, engineered with ceramic grains for integration into automated machinery, CNC machining centers, transfer lines, robotic cells, and portable power hand tools. The brushes are suitable for internal and external part finishing for...
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive belts can cut process time in half
- Jul 17, 2015
- Finishing
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched Norton Vortex® Rapid Prep belts for aerospace; metal and stainless fabrication; and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) applications. The belts incorporate the proprietary Clean Bond™ resin technology for smooth, smear-free finishes. The proprietary...
- From The Welder
Aluminum oxide option added to abrasive wheels
- Dec 1, 2014
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Norton | Saint-Gobain has introduced an upgrade to its Norton Gemini RightCut wheels, providing an aluminum oxide (A/O) option for cutting steel and ferrous metals. The wheels offer long life and fast cut with high stability and a narrow pass, the company states. The latest-generation wheels...
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1 New Bond St.
Worcester, MA 01615-0008
Phone: 800-962-9379
Fax: 508-795-5950
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