Norton Abrasives for the Industrial Market
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Abrasive Machining

Description of Abrasive Machining

Coated Abrasive Machining is an advanced type of high-pressure grinding that not only removes large amounts of stock quickly, but also produces very close tolerances and smooth finishes. Parts are first rough ground to desired size by removing large amounts of stock (roughing and shaping) and then finished to required tolerances and surface (dimensioning and finishing).



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Typical Machines

Abrasive machining is unique in that only flat surfaces can be processed. Many coated abrasive machining operations were formerly done on Mattison, Blanchard, and Besly grinders, using grinding wheels and/or bonded segments; or milling machines using milling cutters. At present, there are over 100 machines in use performing abrasive machining with coated abrasive belts.

 

Machine Types 

  • Rotary table

 

  • Reciprocating (bed) table

 

  • Vertical platen (with hydraulic feed table)

 

 

 

Typical Industries

     
 

 

Industrial Engineering Applications

  • Wet grinding nonferrous and ferrous metals

  • Finish grinding

  • Shaping and dimensioning

 

  • Dry or wet with magnetic work platen

  • Gate removal grinder

  • Finishing and polishing

 

  • Dry or wet grinding

  • Removal of excess metal or imperfections