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Content about Pferd Inc. - Page 2
- From The Welder
Tips for preparing your material before welding
- By John Thompson
- May 15, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Material preparation is key to achieving a quality weld. Read on for keys to successful material preparation of both ferrous and nonferrous metals.
- From The Fabricator
Pferd’s POLIFAN-STRONG flap discs remove material quickly
- May 14, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
The patented POLIFAN®-STRONG flap discs from Pferd remove more material in less time than most other consumable abrasives for angle grinders, according to the company. Featuring an extended flap design for consistent, aggressive grinding, the discs are suitable for use in steel construction,...
- From The Fabricator
CC-GRIND-Flex grinding discs from Pferd smooth butt welds without bumps
- Mar 20, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd has introduced CC-GRIND®-Flex semiflexible grinding discs. They blend weld seams on large surfaces without leaving dents or bumps for a flat surface, the company states. This smoothing of butt welds is made possible by a design that integrates a layered fiberglass backer with a coated...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd’s SG-Plus Whisper grinding wheel helps reduce vibration, noise
- Jan 15, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
Pferd offers the SG-Plus Whisper grinding wheel. According to the company, the wheel’s ergonomic design cuts noise by up to 12 dBA and permits comfortable grinding with an excellent surface finish. The depressed-center grinding wheel has a layered construction; employs aluminum oxide abrasive;...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd appoints sales manager for western U.S.
- Jan 15, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
Milwaukee-based Pferd Inc., a manufacturer of abrasives, brushes, and power tools, has appointed John Hibbard as regional sales manager, west U.S. The region comprises Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Colorado, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, North Dakota,...
- From The Fabricator
Trimmable flap discs help reduce disc changes
- Nov 29, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
POLIFAN® PSF Z-Trim flap discs from Pferd feature a lightweight composite backing that can be trimmed to reduce disc changes on a variety of steels and stainless steels. The composite backer and flap arrangement help reduce vibration and noise levels. Produced with a high density of...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd appoints regional sales manager
- Nov 2, 2017
- Power Tools
- News Release
After restructuring its sales operations into three regions—East, Central, and West—Pferd Inc. has promoted Jeffrey A. Hamilton to regional sales manager, Central U.S. This region comprises Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan, and...
- From The Fabricator
Miniature brushes handle applications from simple to complex
- Sep 22, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd miniature brushes for cleaning and light deburring provide repeatable deburring and surface-conditioning results on a variety of materials, from hard alloys to soft aluminum. The lineup of wheel, cup, and end configurations includes stem-mounted miniature brushes that are suitable for...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd appoints pipeline channel account manager
- Aug 17, 2017
- Finishing
- News Release
Milwaukee-based Pferd Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of abrasives, brushes, and power tools, has announced the appointment of Michael Roche to the position of account manager, pipeline market. He previously worked for the company in a similar capacity. Roche also has served as product manager...
- From The Fabricator
Quick-change disc system reduces thermal load on workpiece
- May 17, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
The patented COMBICLICK® quick-change disc system from Pferd is designed for use with coated abrasive, nonwoven, and felt discs. The threaded backing pad allows the disc to be used on most angle grinders. The special geometry of the cooling slots helps ensure a high throughput of air, reducing the...
- From The Fabricator
The basics of metal surface finishes
- By Jeff Kwasny
- May 1, 2017
- Finishing
- Article
The desired finish of a job depends on the product application, material, and type of finish your customer requires. These tips will help you deliver just what the customer expects in terms of a surface finish.
- From The Fabricator
Cut burs designed for use on hard titanium alloys
- Apr 17, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd Inc. has introduced Titanium cut burs, designed for machining hard titanium alloys with tensile strength greater than 500 N/mm2. The double-cut bur’s tooth geometry generates stock removal rates up to 60 percent higher than conventional cross-cut burs, the company states. Suitable for...
- From The Fabricator
Zirconia-alumina abrasive disc delivers long tool life
- Mar 13, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd Inc. has introduced the POLIFAN® Z SG-Power flap disc. It features product enhancements that deliver up to 236 percent longer tool life than conventional flap discs, states the company. The zirconia-alumina abrasive delivers optimum stock removal on high-powered angle grinders at high...
- From The Fabricator
Burs improve surface finish in aluminum, nonferrous metal applications
- Feb 9, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd Inc. offers the ALU/NF CUT line of carbide burs for use on aluminum, brass, copper, and tin, as well as harder materials such as alloys with a high SiC content, titanium, titanium alloys, and bronze. The burs come in a variety of shapes and dimensions, with shank diameters of 1/8 and 1/4 in....
- From The Fabricator
Flap discs designed for fillet weld applications
- Dec 19, 2016
- Finishing
- Product Release
POLIFAN®-Curve flap discs from Pferd Inc., designed for fillet weld applications, go from rough grinding to smooth finishing in a single step. This single tool allows weld seams and slag to be removed, leaving a finish smooth enough for identification of cracks, inclusions, and porosity in the...
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