Every abrasive product has unique qualities that make it a good or bad fit for certain applications. Determining which abrasive grain and bond combinations are best suited to your metal finishing needs is key to optimizing workflow.
To achieve the results you want from deburring or edge-breaking, the key is to choose the most suitable mounted point for your application. These 5 steps can help you evaluate your application and select the best abrasive for your job.
Producing components with stainless steel is a smart choice for durability and product longevity because of its natural oxide protection layer. However, warping, corrosion, or even metallurgical changes can occur if best practices are not used.
The surfaces of orthopedic implants must be completely smooth to prevent bacteria from getting trapped inside. They must also be free of any brazes or other imperfections that could cause abrasion against bone which would result in complications.
Stainless steel finishes serve a wide variety of purposes, running from the cosmetic to the functional, but each is necessary.
Knowing what will work best as an abrasive solution no longer needs to be a long series of trial-and-error attempts in the metalshop. Starting with the needs of the application, experts at Rex-Cut develop and create custom abrasives using a signature cotton-fiber abrasive material.
Although many North American auto manufacturers still use steel of various grades for the majority of the automobile’s frame construction, aluminum is now the second most used material in vehicles today. This lightweight metal is being integrated into more aspects of the automobile’s construction to help reduce fuel consumption.
