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Technical

Proof in the Process

See how the Norton Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) team can help you prove and automate your grinding processes by providing abrasive process development, optimization, and in-house testing.

Proof in the Process
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Technical

Advanced Automation Answers Demands

Automation is transforming the manufacturing workplace. Learn how it can be used in your facility to increase throughput and create a better worker experience.

Advanced Automation Answers Demands
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Product

Importance of Scratch Pattern

The final look of any fully finished floor depends greatly on the scratch pattern left by the last round of sanding. However, ensuring the highest quality finish begins the very first moment a sander ...

Importance of Scratch Pattern
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Product

How do you get a clean floor finish from the beginning?

In floor sanding, the standard grit sequence is 36-50-80. But what if you could start with a finer grit, eliminate a step, and still get the final surface quality that marks you as professional?

How do you get a clean floor finish from the beginning?
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Product

Non-Woven 101

Abrasive products are generally categorized into two main groups: bonded abrasives and coated abrasives. However, there’s a third category in the abrasives market that serves a specialized function of...

Non-Woven 101
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Product

The Importance of P-Graded Abrasives

When trying to achieve the smoothest, most consistent finish using paper abrasives, it's important to consider whether the grain is P-graded.

The Importance of P-Graded Abrasives
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Case Study

Harrison Steel Castings: A Case Study

This is the story of how Harrison Steel Castings Company partnered with long-time supplier Norton | Saint-Gobain and new partner Andromat to produce a 2X improvement in their material removal rate, us...

Harrison Steel Castings: A Case Study
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Technical

Understanding Truing & Dressing

Properly maintaining a grinding wheel’s performance and accuracy relies on truing and dressing. These processes also help optimize your grinding efficiency and improve your productivity over the life ...

Understanding Truing & Dressing
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Safety

Proper Protection

Proper PPE is the first line of defense to protect employees from injuries when using abrasives, as Adam Bujnowski, Senior Product Safety Engineer, recently discussed with FAB Shop Magazine Direct.

Proper Protection
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Technical

Assess Your Grinding Process for Better Bottom-Line Results

Material removal rate (MRR) is a crucial parameter in evaluating the efficiency of the grinding process. By comparing the MRR of various tools, abrasives, and methodologies, you will be able to define...

Assess Your Grinding Process for Better Bottom-Line Results
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White Paper

Understanding Engineered Abrasives

Learn how to choose an abrasive built to achieve the results you want and explore the three primary types of abrasives, including multi-layer engineered abrasives, which are designed to deliver longer...

Understanding Engineered Abrasives
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Product

Floor Sanding Product FAQs

Get answers to the most frequently asked floor sanding product questions in this article from Norton Abrasives.

Floor Sanding Product FAQs