Norton Abrasives for the Industrial Market
Norton Abrasives for the Industrial Market
North America

Description of Microfinishng

Microfinishing is the process of removing minimal amounts of material to achieve specific surface characteristics and dimensional tolerances. In many cases conventional grinding machines can be used to achieve the desired results, while in other instances special equipment may be required.



Related Product

Abrasives

  • Aluminum oxide
  • Levigated alumina
  • Aluminum oxide/silicon carbide blends
  • Silicon carbide and seeded gel (SG)

Bonds

Organic (wheels only)

Vitrified

  • Wheels
  • Cups
  • Cylinders
  • Segments
  • Superfinishing sticks

Honing stones

Typical Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Bearing
  • Centerless Grinding & Lapping (precision)
  • Construction
  • Cutlery/Razor
  • Cutting Tool
  • Cylinders
  • Diesel
  • Hydraulic
  • Medical
  • Oil Field
  • Tool & Die


Industrial Engineering Applications

Aerospace

- Landing gear cylinder tubes

- Mating surfaces

- Seals

Automotive

- Camshafts

- Crankshafts

Clutch plates

- Fuel

- Injection components

- Gear case seals

- Lifter bodies

- Piston pins

- Rack & pinion

- Components

- Shock & strut rods

- Transmission components

Bearing

- Ball race

- Balls

- Hub & spindle units

- Roller race

- Rollers

- U joints

Construction Equipment

- Earth moving equipment

- Hydraulic lift cylinders

Centerless Grinding & Lapping (precision)

  

Cutlery/Razor

- Cutlery

 -Cutters

- Knives

- Razors

Cutting Tool

fine pitch thread dies

Cylinders

- Honing

Die & Mold

- Finishing

Diesel Cylinder Liners

- Truck engines

Hydraulic

- Ball valves

- Carbon seals

- Cutting tools

- Gear pumps

- Hydraulic seals

- Pump

- Cylinders

- Pump plungers

- Valve seats

Jointer Knives

Medical

- Hypodermic needles

- Prostheses

- Surgical blades

- Surgical sutures

Oilfield Equipment

- Large engine & compressor cylinders

- Pumpliners

- Sleeves

- Sucker rod pump cylinders

Tool & Die Rubs

 - Stamped body panels, welded seams