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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.
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.
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 ...
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?
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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...
Floor Sanding Product FAQs
Get answers to the most frequently asked floor sanding product questions in this article from Norton Abrasives.