Automotive Manufacturing
Surface Solutions for a diverse range of OEM applications
Our abrasives provide consistent, quality finishes from powertrain components to body-in-white and post assembly defect removal. Whether cutting, grinding, shaping or finishing, Norton solutions ensure you’re producing parts free from vibration, chatter, burn or residual stress.
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Automotive Body-In-White Catalogue
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Automotive Paint Shop Catalogue
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Automotive Powertrain Grinding
From ID to OD grinding, centerless to double disc grinding and final finishing, Norton can work with you to match the right product to your application. Contact us for a custom recommendation for your camshaft, crankshaft, fuel injection, piston ring, or connecting rod manufacturing needs.
Product Highlights
Vitron 7 (ID/OD)
Achieve lower grinding power and longer wheel life with the new, cool grind of Vitron7.
CarbonForce (OD/Centerless)
Maximise operator safety with the lightest and safest vitrified cBN wheels available today.
Century45 (Centerless)
Produce more perfect parts with less – less time, cost, inventory, safety incidents, and downtime.
Norton Finium
Eliminate a step and get your desired finish faster in precision microfinishing applications.
Automotive manufacturers worldwide trust Norton for high-performance industrial surface solutions for a diverse range of OEM applications.
Body-in-White
From body-in-white to defect removal, Norton products move beyond the engine to the body and exterior of the car for consistent, quality finishes.
Product Highlights
SNAKE DIAMOND HAND PADS
Easily adapts to various shapes and provides long-lasting performance and uniform finish.
BLAZE®X FIBRE DISCS F970X
Fast and smooth cutting on carbon steel and other soft-to-grind metals.
VORTEX® RAPID BLEND UNITISED WHEELS
Provides aggressive, fast, stock removal and excellent part quality.
MULTI-AIR® BLAZE PAPER DISCS A995
Sharp design, smooth cut and ultimate strength for superior productivity.
Paint shop
From e-coat and primer preparation to masking, finishing and defect removal, Norton solutions are designed to support you at each step of the paint shop process and achieve a flawless surface finish.
Product Highlights
PURE ICE FILM DISCS Q175
Flexible discs provide an incredibly fast, smooth and flawless finish.
CYCLONIC MULTI-AIR A975
Anti-clogging disc designed for the most demanding sanding applications.
FARECLA PROFILE OEM SYSTEM
Designed specifically for high speed polishing of OEM coatings.
NORAX U458 MICRO-FINISHING DISCS
Ideal for small area in-line paint and clearcoat repairs.
Hard-Coated Brake Discs
The Euro 7 standards introduce stringent benchmarks for fine particle emissions, with brake systems recognized as a significant contributor. To comply with these demanding requirements, automotive OEMs are increasingly adopting hard-coated brake discs. Our cutting-edge abrasive solutions are engineered to efficiently grind these durable coatings, delivering precise shaping and a flawless finish.
Need a tailored recommendation for your hard-coated brake disc grinding requirements? Contact us today!
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