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2021

June 11th - June 11th Engineered Abrasive Ceramics for Precision Finishing Precision finishing operates on the same basic principles as heavy-duty abrasive grinding but the parameters defining success are extremely different. Industrial applications forefront cost-efficiency, thus key performance indicators for heavy duty abrasives focus on their aggressive material removal rates	June 11th - June 11th Premium Grains: The Physical Properties of Alumina-Zirconia At Saint Gobain Specialty Grains and Powders, we excel in the precision engineering of premium grains for blasting, cutting, grinding, lapping, and polishing applications. Our best-in-class abrasives satisfy the stringent demands of the world’s most commercially demanding market segments, spanning aerospace to
June 11th - June 11th Understanding Seeded Gel Micro Abrasive Technology A seeded gel micro abrasive is a ceramic aluminum oxide which is manufactured by a sintering process. Each micro abrasive grit is made up of sub-micron particles which are separated from the grit under grinding force. This means that seeded gels are sharper than standard abrasives which can dull as flats are worn on the	June 11th - June 11th When to Use Coated Abrasives Choosing the right cutting/grinding tool is largely driven by application-specific needs. There are various cost and supply parameters to consider, such as material availability and price in the wake of global economic disruption. Yet the need for an exceptional surface finish with accuracies approaching the sub-
April 22nd - April 22nd Coated Vs. Bonded Abrasives: Comparing Grain Types Abrasive grains are central to a wide range of precision and industrial finishing applications, but they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. They can be sub-divided by material type, grain size, application, and more. However, the two most common platforms for abrasive applications are coated and bonded abrasives. In this article, we will	February 11th - February 11th Bonded Abrasives: A Brief Selection Guide How do you differentiate one class of abrasive grain from another? Premium abrasives are often distinguished as either
February 4th - February 4th How Do Abrasive Materials Work? Natural abrasive materials have been used as rudimentary tools since before records began, and we still utilise minerals today that were in use during pre-historical times. The discovery that some minerals are harder than others and are thus more durable predates the earliest accepted hardness scale by	February 4th - February 4th Understanding Micro Abrasive Blasting What is Micro Abrasive Blasting? Micro abrasive blasting is an advanced form of sandblasting where air and an abrasive are combined in a