Electric Vehicles

E-Axel + Batteries

Under the Norton and Norton Winter brands, we provide one of the world’s most extensive portfolios of precision abrasives for grinding and finishing electric vehicle powertrain components. Our broad expertise includes working with demanding global OEMs and automotive companies, utilizing our material know-how in manufacturing abrasives for critically demanding applications. Our high-performance grinding wheels with the latest grain and bond technology innovations, maximize efficiency and part quality, providing unparalleled productivity results.

NdFeB magnets are one of the key materials for the E-Engine and can account for up to 10% of its cost. Our high precision diamond tools optimize cutting and grinding applications with the lowest possible material waste

Application	Product Recommendation
Cutting	Ultra Thin Diamond Blades
Grinding	Diamond Plated Wheels

Due to its high mechanical strength, the wafers are made of SiC. Our high-performance Prisma FAVS wheels for wafers back grinding provide a superior surface finish and longer tool life for overall cost savings.

Application	Product Recommendation
Front End Wafer Manufacturing:
Cutting/Slicing	Fixed Diamond Wire / ID SAW Blade
Grinding	Edge Grinding Wheels
Back End – Chip Making:
Back Grinding	Norton Winter Prisma Coarse & Fine FAVS Back Grinding Wheels
Polishing	Lapping and Polishing Slurries (CMP)
Slicing & Dicing	1A8 Wheels

Noise reduction is one of the biggest challenges in the production of E-Axles. The Norton dual worm wheel is a new unique solution that ensures quieter transmissions in electric vehicles thanks to the extremely fine surface finish it provides.

Application	Product Recommendation
Gear Grinding and Polishing	Norton Gear Grinding Wheels (including Dual Worm Wheels)
Gear Bore Grinding	Norton Winter Vitron7 ID Wheels
Axle - Input Shaft GrindingBack Grinding	Norton Winter AEON and Vitron7

E-Motors can reach 20,000 rpm, so the shafts must meet the tightest tolerances. Reducing friction at the contact seat of bearings and seals is key to motor longevity.

Our vitrified cBN wheels with Vitron7 technology perfectly match these requirements, offering higher efficiency and heat reduction.

Application	Product Recommendation
Diameter Grinding	Vitron7/Norton Quantum Prime
Gear Bore Grinding	Vitron7
Seal and Bearing Seats Grinding	Vitron7/Norton Quantum Prime

To produce durable and neutral conductive hybrid bearing systems, you need high-performance solutions that meet stringent cost and quality requirements. Norton Quantum Prime organic and vitrified wheels are designed for grinding steel components with the highest productivity and optimal cost per part. For ceramic parts, we recommend Norton Winter premium diamond superabrasive wheels.

Application	Product Recommendation
Face Grinding	Norton Quantum Prime (Organic Bond)
Track Grinding and Superfinishing	Norton Quantum Prime (Vitrified Bond - Vitrium³)
Outer Diameter Grinding	Norton Quantum Prime (Vitrified Bond - Vitrium³)
Inner Bore Grinding	Norton IDeal Prime
Ceramic Ball Bearing Grinding	Metal Bond Diamond Cup Wheel

CR or HVOF rolls used in electrode manufacturing can be effectively ground and polished with Norton Quantum Prime wheels and Finium micro-finishing finishing film range. Alternatively, Norton Winter Paradigm wheels can be used for HVOF grinding.

Norton Quantum Prime is also recommended for grinding and sharpening carbide-based punching tools used to form electrodes.

All of our products are designed to provide the highest performance and reduce production costs.

Application	Product Recommendation
Batteries Housing Deburring and Grinding	Robotic application using Norton coated and non-woven Speedlok Discs
Roller Grinding and Superfinishing	Roll Grinding with Norton Quantum Prime Organic wheels. Lapping and superfinishing with Norton coated A/O, Diamond and SiC Film Range
Punching Tool Grinding and Sharpening	Norton Quantum Prime or SiC Vitrified Wheels