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Pferd abrasive cutting/grinding wheel cuts costs
A Pferd combination abrasive wheel performs fast cutting and grinding of steel, including stainless grades, without the operator having to change wheels for each operation.
News from Pferd (11 April 2008)
Abrasive belts have high- and low-pressure options
High- and low-pressure options have been added to a range of abrasive belts, which can now work on a variety of metals, part shapes and conditions and minimise surface scratches.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (19 March 2008)
Latest abrasives and air-tools exhibited
As well as demonstrating its vast range of abrasive products at MACH 2008, a company will be showing its latest air-powered tools, including a random orbital sander.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division ( 3 March 2008)
Grinding wheel developments raise productivity
Swiss company will show at MACH 2008 how its bonded abrasives grinding wheels, diamond and CBN grinding and dressing tools can vastly improve productivity.
News from Winterthur Technology UK (28 February 2008)
Grinding wheels extend work on nickel alloys
Developed for the VIPER grinding of nickel alloys, grinding wheels have a porous bond system is capable of absorbing high dynamic loads and increase the number of parts ground/wheel by 30%.
News from Tyrolit (25 February 2008)
CBN form grinding wheels offered
Electroplated CBN wheels offer substantial benefits - particularly when grinding exotic alloy steels; the tough crystals stay sharp longer as they tend to be self sharpening under cutting stress.
News from Engis (UK) (20 November 2007)
OD wheels grind hard/'exotic'/tough alloys
Two ranges of external cylindrical grinding wheels have been introduced for large volume production of components from difficult materials such as hardened steel and tough exotic alloys.
News from Tyrolit (14 November 2007)
Diamond dressing blocks improve grinding
Special diamond dressing blocks are designed for use on grinders with reciprocating tables and offer increased speed and accuracy, simplified set-up and long tool life.
News from Engis (UK) (10 September 2007)
Superabrasive OD wheels grind 20% faster
Users of outside diameter superabrasive grinding wheels are reporting cycles up to 20% faster and/or cost per part reductions up to 30%.
News from Meister Abrasives, USA (15 August 2007)
Vitrified wheels raise creep feed grinding output
Highly porous, vitrified wheels for creep feed grinding hold a profile more consistently and longer, bringing a productivity gain of 30-50% when compared with conventional wheels.
News from Tyrolit (25 July 2007)
Abrasive disc improves aluminium grinding
Abrasive discs designed for grinding aluminium ensure higher cutting rates, a longer disc life and a much better finish when compared with conventional sanding.
News from Weiler Corporation (23 July 2007)
Abrasive flap discs last 30-40% longer
Claimed to last 30-40% longer than standard flap discs, an abrasive flap discs development has a thickness and size, which conform to curved and irregular surfaces.
News from Weiler Corporation (15 June 2007)
Backed abrasive flap disc is trimmable
A backed abrasive flap disc can be trimmed by the user up to 3/8in (9.5mm) from the original diameter, so exposing more flap abrasive and dramatically extending the life of the disc.
News from Weiler Corporation (15 May 2007)
Vitrified CBN wheels cut grinding cycles 25%
High performance bonding make grinding wheels that last longer - by up to 100% - and/or machine cycles that run shorter, decreasing grinding cycles by up to 25%.
News from Meister Abrasives, USA ( 3 April 2007)
Best parameters found for grinding wheel dressing
Technical background article An Austrian firm has revealed the best parameters to use when using a profiled diamond dressing roll to dress a vitrified aluminium oxide wheel for creep-feed grinding nickel alloys.
News from Tyrolit (25 January 2007)
Extensive line of stem-mounted brushes
Weiler Corporation offers its line of Stem-Mounted brushes for a variety of applications, including cleaning and finishing recessed areas or internal diameters; die, mold and tool cleaning
News from Weiler Corporation (30 October 2006)
Siemens spends on grinding wheels and dressers
User application article A supplier will often claim to have forged a 'partnership' with a customer to imply that a high level of service is provided, although the term tends to be over-used.
News from Tyrolit (12 October 2006)
Aluminium oxide wheels can be customised
As well as having excellent profile-holding characteristics, aluminium oxide wheels can contain sintered as well as fused abrasive grains, allowing long-life, customised wheels to be manufactured.
News from Tyrolit (15 September 2006)
Tungsten carbide adhesive for diamonds patented
A tungsten carbide adhesive and protective coating for industrial diamond crystals that enables the retention of diamonds in tool metal for longer has been granted a US patent.
News from Hardide Coatings (12 September 2006)
New hole configuration sanding disks launched
Following meticulous research into the optimum number of holes in a paper disk two sanding disks are believed to achieve the most efficient balance between hole geometry and abrasive grit.
News from Mirka Abrasives (26 May 2006)
Review of abrasives usage cuts costs by 22%
User application article Abrasives supplier has helped a UK metal spinning company to cut costs by 22%; by cutting process time - using high metal removal fibre discs - and reducing consumption of abrasives.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (25 May 2006)
Flexible grinding discs offer high quality finish
High performance discs help reduce hand-arm vibration levels without compromising work efficiency and offer the highest abrasive performance with minimal vibration and reduced noise levels.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (25 May 2006)
General purpose fibre discs offer stability
Blue general purpose fibre discs offer good performance and stability at a competitive price, using a reliable alumina zirconia abrasive, giving good performance on mild and stainless steels.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (25 May 2006)
Abrasive belt delivers improved surface quality
Turbine blade manufacturers will benefit from a novel approach to finishing belt design, which offers improved life, better surface finish and a consistent cut throughout belt life.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (25 May 2006)
Abrasives suppliers showed latest grinding systems
Manufacturing efficiency were shown to be improved in 'one stop' at MACH 2006 where three suppliers joined forces to offer consultation on grinding issues, and demonstrate latest technology.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (25 May 2006)
Three firms to show grinding technology benefits
Manufacturing efficiency can be improved in 'one stop' at MACH 2006 as 3M joins forces with two top tool suppliers to offer consultation on grinding issues, and show latest abrasive technologies.
News from 3M (13 April 2006)
Trimmable backed abrasive flap disc lasts longer
A trimmable backed abrasive flap disc enables the operator to trim away the back of the disc up to 3/8in from the original diameter, exposing more flap abrasive and extending disc life.
News from Weiler Corporation (15 March 2006)
Wide range of abrasive powder supplied
Abrasives are produced, including black and green silicon carbide, white, brown and black fused aluminum oxide, also F, P, JIS Standard graded powder is available on request.
News from ZYR Abrasives Co (15 March 2006)
Latest abrasives reduce costs by 22%
User application article Latest abrasives are reducing process time and use of consumables at a UK metal spinning company - cutting costs by 22% - in steel, aluminium and exotic alloys for a diverse range of users.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division ( 7 February 2006)
Narrow disc cuts thin sheet metal, no burns
To avoid localised heating and abrasive 'burning' and the possibility of having to rework or scrap the job, a 0.75mm disc is claimed to be the thinnest on the market for cutting thin sheet metal.
News from Tyrolit Limited ( 9 December 2005)
Power brushes designed for right angle grinders
A line of power brushes and abrasives designed for use on large and small right angle grinders includes a wide variety of wire wheels, cup brushes and bevel brushes in a broad selection of diameters.
News from Weiler Corporation (23 November 2005)
Wheel change saves GBP 300,000 on grinding
User application article Grinding wheel change increased camshaft production in 2005 by 40% to 1.4 million units without investing in extra machinery after its engineers undertook a detailed analysis.
News from Tyrolit Limited (16 November 2005)
Multi purpose fibre disc grinds metal faster
Abrasive fibre disc for high metal removal rates in stainless and mild steels in the welding and metal fabrication sectors removes metal up to 50% faster and lasts three times longer.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (23 September 2005)
Power brushes and abrasives for angle grinders
Weiler Corporation is offering a line of power brushes and abrasives designed for use on large and small right angle grinders.
News from Weiler Corporation (16 September 2005)
New design improves abrasive belt life and cut
A new approach to abrasive belt design that offers improved life, better surface finish and a consistent cut throughout the life of the belt has been developed by 3M.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (15 September 2005)
Turbine parts ground precisely, no burning
User application article Subcontractor is using open-grained, aluminium oxide wheels in 'Viper' grinding - maintaining a sharp, accurate profile in Inconel 939 with minimal heat generation.
News from Saint-Gobain Abrasives ( 8 September 2005)
Superabrasive wheels grind at high speed
Vitrified bond superabrasive wheels are particularly appropriate for PCD and PCBN grinding bearing, gear, ceramic and cermet grinding for high volumes at high speed.
News from Engis (UK) (18 August 2005)
Long life flap discs offer high cut rate.
Flap discs have increased durability and a longer lifespan, because as the disc wears down, new abrasive grain is continuously exposed, so providing a high cut rate and long life.
News from Weiler Corporation ( 9 August 2005)
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