Aerospace
Flying Above The Competition
FROM GRINDING TO FINISHING NORTON IS HERE TO HELP
For aerospace manufacturers, there is constant pressure to innovate, building safer, more efficient aircraft. Across our four worldwide Grinding Technology Centers, Norton has invested time and resources in studying new aerospace materials, particularly non-ferrous, titanium and its alloys. We are committed to evolving for the challenges of tomorrow, while exceeding your expectations for today. From foundry to finish, Norton product managers and application engineers have the hands-on knowledge and technical experience to support and innovate with you.
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FOUNDRY
GATE REMOVAL
Removing casting gates and cutting stock to length is still a manual practice for many manufacturers; it doesn’t have to be. Norton engineers are successfully implementing automated solutions that minimize unrecoverable swarf and deliver significant cost and time savings. Learn more about the suite of products available, whether you’re ready for automation today or are looking to optimize your manual gate removal.
ENGINE
Grinding from Solid to Surface Finish
While grinding is already the standard best practice for surface finishing, new Norton abrasive technologies are making high MRR achievable to manufacture precise profiles of high nickel alloy, titanium aluminide, and ceramic parts at tighter tolerances, reduced cycle times, and increased throughputs compared to machining.
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Solutions for Commercial Finishing
Our high-performance abrasives have been developed specifically for major mismatch, mismatch, edge break, and deburr applications on a variety of metals and composites. Download our Aerospace Commercial Finishing Abrasive Product Guide or explore our highlighted products to learn more.
Overcoming the Challenges of Manufacturing Advanced Materials »
Learn how to work with emerging materials like TiAl.
Tips for Trouble-Free Centerless Grinding »
There are several key factors to a successful centerless grinding operation.
Robotic Polishing of Turbine Engine Blades »
Testing explores an airfoil finishing alternative to loose-abrasive polishing.
Measuring Vibration on Precision Grinding Machines »
Vibration analysis equipment helps manufacturers reduce part rejection, improve productivity, and minimize machine down-time.
Grinding Gamma Titanium Aluminide »
Titanium aluminides possess many characteristics that make them highly attractive for high-temperature structural applications in automotive and aerospace industries.
Explore Further
Norton Finishing 3D Printed Parts Application Guide - 8887
With the exponential adoption of 3D printing, finishing has been a key challenge. This application guide is designed to help recommend Norton products based on part geometry, material removal, and finish needs.
Norton Aluminum Thin Wheels Flyer - 8975
Designed specifically for cutting and grinding aluminum and other non-ferrous soft metals, the Norton for aluminum offering offers market leading wheel life and cutting speeds.
Norton Winter AEON Electroplated Wheels Flyer - 8820
The latest innovation in electroplated grinding wheels for high precision applications, Norton Winter AEON wheels are customized through close communication with the customer to provide the highest level of performance.
Norton Process Solutions Program (PSP) Flyer - 8841
The Norton Process Solutions Program or PSP helps customers achieve optimal productivity by allowing insider access to our team of technical experts.
Norton Abrasive Process Solutions Flyer - 8930
Whether you’re researching and testing new abrasives for improved quality and throughput, considering a new process, or looking to automate an existing process, the Norton Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) team can help.
Norton Quantum Prime OD Grinding Flyer - 8911
Learn how the Norton Quantum Prime grain can improve performance in OD grinding applications.
Norton TQ and TQX Ceramic Abrasive Grains Flyer - 8870
The newest and longest-shaped ceramic grains in the industry, Norton TQ and TQX ceramic abrasive grains are optimized to achieve the highest MRR and coolest cut.
Norton BlueFire R887D Quick-Change Discs Flyer - 8915
Achieve cooler cuts and minimal loading for longer life on stainless steel and other hard-to-grind materials with BlueFire R887D quick-change discs.
Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Flap Discs Flyer - 8959
Built to reduce steps and increase productivity, Norton Vortex Rapid Prep flap discs feature layers of surface conditioning material, high-performance grain technology, and a smear free resin system.