--- title: Rex-Cut Abrasives Blog | Aluminum description: Aluminum | The Performance of Abrasive Grains and Bonds --- [![Rex-Cut Abrasives Company Logo](https://www.rexcut.com/hubfs/Rex-Cut%20Logo%202026.svg "Rex-Cut Abrasives Company Logo")](https://www.rexcut.com/) [![burger-menu-phone.svg](https://www.rexcut.com/hubfs/assets-apr-2018/global/burger-menu-phone.svg "burger-menu-phone.svg")](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum#sidr-main) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Rex-Cut Blog - [Fabrication (42)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication) - [Stainless Steel (31)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel) - [Videos (27)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/videos) - [Aluminum (19)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum) - [Automotive (13)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/automotive) - [Aircraft (10)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aircraft) - [Energy (8)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/energy) - [Abrasive (6)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/abrasive) - [Safety (5)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/safety) - [Grinding Wheels (2)](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/grinding-wheels) All Categories Fabrication Stainless Steel Videos Aluminum Automotive Aircraft Energy Abrasive Safety Grinding Wheels Quick-Change Type 27 Grinding Wheel This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [2 Minute Aluminum Grinding Test](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/aluminator-2-min) July 5, 2022 Jon Blake ran our 4-1/2 x 1/4 Aluminator Grinding Wheel on 6061 aluminum for 2 minutes. Watch the video of the full test. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/aluminator-2-min) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Fabrication](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication), [Videos](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/videos) [The State of Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/state-of-aluminum) June 20, 2022 Aluminum is important to the US. Not only is it a key element in manufacturing, but aluminum has a major economic impact. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/state-of-aluminum) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum) [Aluminator Cut-Off Wheel: Quickly Cuts Aluminum without loading.](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/aluminator-cut-off-wheel) April 25, 2022 The Aluminator Cut-Off Wheel is designed to cut aluminum fast and cool without loading. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/aluminator-cut-off-wheel) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Videos](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/videos) [Type 27 Max Flex Consistently Reduces Finishing Steps](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/max_flex_grind_blend) April 4, 2022 Max Flex blending discs by Rex-Cut Abrasives grind and blend stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and more consistently. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/max_flex_grind_blend) Filed under: [Stainless Steel](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel), [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Videos](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/videos) [Cotton Fiber Quick Change Discs Outlast Coated 10:1](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/cotton_fiber_quick_change) February 10, 2022 Cotton Fiber Quick Change Discs by Rex-Cut Abrasives debur edges, grind small welds, and blend machine tool marks with extended life. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/cotton_fiber_quick_change) Filed under: [Stainless Steel](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel), [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Videos](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/videos) [3 Reasons the Aluminator Should be Your Go-to Aluminum Grinding Wheel](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/aluminator-go-to-aluminum-grinding-wheel) October 28, 2021 The Aluminator allows operators to grind more aluminum for a longer time with fewer wheel changes. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/aluminator-go-to-aluminum-grinding-wheel) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Fabrication](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication) [Now Available: New & Improved Aluminator](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/new_aluminator) May 31, 2021 Our R&D department made aluminum grinding a priority and reformulated the Aluminator Grinding Wheel to increase metal removal rate, extend product life, and dial in finish consistency. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/new_aluminator) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Fabrication](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication), [Videos](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/videos) [How To Find The Right Tool For Deburring Metal](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/right_tool_for_fast_deburring) September 9, 2020 Use these tips to find the right abrasive product for deburring stainless steel, aluminum, or other metals. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/right_tool_for_fast_deburring) Filed under: [Stainless Steel](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel), [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Fabrication](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication) [New & Improved: Aluminator Grinding Wheel](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/the-new-aluminator) August 13, 2020 The Aluminator Grinding Wheel has a new and improved formula for faster weld grinding and longer life. Find out the new stats here. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/the-new-aluminator) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Fabrication](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication) [Speed Up Delays and Cut Back on Labor Costs in 3 Steps](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/speed-up-delays) May 1, 2019 Avoid shutdowns, implement process improvements, limit time changing out abrasives, and integrate new welding technology for faster production. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/speed-up-delays) Filed under: [Stainless Steel](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/stainless-steel), [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Fabrication](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/fabrication) [4 Laser Welding Advancements for Vehicle Lightweighting](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/4-laser-advancements-vehicle-lightweighting) January 17, 2019 Find out the challenges the automotive industry is facing incorporating aluminum into auto design and what joining processes are trending. [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/4-laser-advancements-vehicle-lightweighting) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Automotive](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/automotive) [Welding Aluminum and Steel: A Mixed Metal Solution](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/welding-aluminum-and-steel-a-mixed-metal-solution) January 10, 2019 Innovations in welding technology are making this dream of aluminum-to-steel joining a reality for automakers and pose new opportunities for lightweighting [Read More](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/welding-aluminum-and-steel-a-mixed-metal-solution) Filed under: [Aluminum](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum), [Automotive](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/automotive) 1 [2](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum/page/2) [>>](https://www.rexcut.com/blog/topic/aluminum/page/2) ## Join our Email list Every few weeks we send informative emails regarding application information, Rex-Cut products, promotions, or company news. 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