Expertise

See how the development of the new Norton Vortex Rapid Blend coarse grit abrasive technology is improving the finish of welded, machined, and casted materials.

Buffing is an important industrial finishing process that can be difficult to control and automate, mainly due to the use of messy abrasive compound, but Norton Fixed Abrasive Buff (FAB) wheels were designed to address this challenge.

Learn how to prevent abrasive wheel breakages, and the resulting injuries, with this guidance on safely handling and storing wheels.

See the Worcester Business Journal's coverage of the opening of the Saint-Gobain powerhouse, which is designed to produce 50% less greenhouse gasses than the old system.

Learn how to visually inspect and speed check your grinding machines to ensure safe grinding wheel usage.

Hear how Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives set out to help fabricators and manufacturers address the challenges of cutting and grinding aluminum in this feature from FAB Shop Magazine Direct.

Products containing silica have been used for thousands of years in building. Learn about the impacts of crystalline silica exposure and the standards in place to keep workers safe.

Blotters are key to preventing abrasive wheel breakages. Learn about their proper use and see how you can make them a part of your preventative safety plan.

It is common in some grinding applications to use multiple wheels on a single spindle. Learn how to safely mount grinding wheels used in sets in order to prevent wheel breakage and personal injury.

It can be scary when abrasive wheels are damaged while in use, but these guidelines will help with how to proceed if this happens to you.