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Posted: February 02, 2024Categories: Blog
AA Abrasives is pleased to announce a new coarse grit of Norton Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheels! A finishing process solution that will enable you to take down and blend a weld in one step. Not only does the new coarse grit reduce finishing steps, but also provides a smear-free finish with operator comfort in mind and versatility with a unified 3D construction.
Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheels are the ideal choice for a wide range of metalworking tasks, including light weld bead and weld spatter removal, heavy deburring, cleaning imperfections on metal surfaces, and more.
These wheels feature a proprietary engineered Vortex aluminum oxide aggregate grain that remains sharp for a longer time, resulting in increased cutting efficiency while still delivering a fine finish. Their special resin chemistry prevents shedding when used on sharp edges, making them perfect for deburring without smearing. Made from non-woven synthetic fiber mesh infused
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Posted: September 06, 2023Categories: Blog
Introduction
AA Abrasives, Inc. is a authorized distributor for CS Unitec Power Tools. CS Unitec is a reputable manufacturer renowned for its innovative and high-quality industrial tools. Among CS Unitec offerings AA Abrasives is pleased to present the MAB Series Electric Portable Magnetic Drills and the MABasic Series Electric Portable Magnetic Drills which stand out as exceptional solutions for professionals in various industries where metalworking and drilling tasks are common.
The Power of Mag Drills
Magnetic Drills, often referred to as "Mag Drills," are powerful and versatile tools designed to create clean, accurate holes in metal surfaces. These drills utilize strong electromagnets to secure the tool onto vertical, horizontal, or even overhead surfaces, ensuring stability during drilling operations. The CS Unitec Mag Drills take this concept to a whole new level with
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Posted: November 02, 2016Categories: Technical Library
Sandpaper is available for sanding by hand and for use with power tools.
Hand-sanding products allows for better control and gives you the ability to reach areas that a power tool cannot. Hand sand wood as final preparation for finishes and between finish coats. Sandpaper for hand sanding comes in various sizes including the widely popular 9 x 11 sanding sheet. You can use some sandpaper for both hand sanding and power sanding.
Power-sanding products remove material quickly and efficiently. They are a good choice for getting rid of blemishes and for shaping and leveling wood. Power sanding is an effective method of preparing metal surfaces for paint. Sandpaper for power tools comes in sheets, discs and belts designed to fit specific power tools.
One way to determine which sandpaper will work best for a particular job is to know the abrasive materials and their properties.
Commonly used manmade abrasives:
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Posted: October 13, 2016Categories: BlogGrinding applications require mounted points that have a perfect balance in terms of chip performance, intended surface finish and service life. In foundries and mold forming operations, the use of mounted points on straight grinders and flexible shafts is often the only method of getting to hard-to-reach parts on workpieces and simultaneously improving the surface.For best mounted point performance, always run the mounted point at the maximum allowable speed according to AnSI B7.1.“W” shapes are best used for offhand and precision grinding of medium
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Posted: March 20, 2015
Unmounted Flap Wheels are used for cleaning, blending, deburring and finishing on metal surfaces. AA Abrasives Unmounted Flap Wheels are made of quality Aluminum Oxide grain to provide consistent finishes. Unmounted Flap Wheels in diameters from 3-1/2" to 12" are available on our website. Safe maximum RPM ratings are indicated on each flap wheel.
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Posted: December 02, 2014Categories: BlogWeiler Tiger Paw Flap Discs grind and finish in one step. Grind and finish in one step saving the operator time with no need to switch from grinding wheel to Resin Fiber Disc. These flap discs are manufactured for aggressive performance and long life in heavy-duty applications like edge grinding. Weiler Tiger Paw discs are made of 100% zirconium grain for fast cutting with long life. These contaminant-free flap discs stand up to heavy pressure and high temperatures. Designed with a poly cotton cloth that provides superior grain retention the Weiler Tiger Paw lasts 30-40% longer than standard zirconia flap discs. In addition the phenolic design prevents backing from scratching the work piece.
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Posted: October 09, 2014Categories: BlogAA Abrasives, Inc. carries abrasive sanding belts for metal and wood finishing applications. We are featuring the 6x48 Sanding Belt - AA Abrasives sanding belts are for use with belt sanders like the Kalamazoo S6M Belt Sander and other bench style belt sanders and belt/disc sanders.
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Posted: June 15, 2014Categories: BlogDiameter of grinding wheel x Thickness of grinding wheel x size of arbor hole -We will reference the AA Abrasives #60397 - 12x2x1-1/4 Pedestal Grinding Wheel T-1 Vitrified A36 - from our Vitrified Bonded Grinding Wheel Series.12=Diameter x 2=Thickness x 1-1/4=Arbor Hole
*Note that the arbor hole can be bushed down meaning a bushing may be inserted in the arbor hole to reduce the size of the arbor hole.
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Posted: May 14, 2014Categories: Blog
An abrasive flap disc can help you grind and finish metal surfaces with one tool attachment. Flap discs grind like a depressed center wheel and finish like a fiber sanding disc – helping you reduce process time and lower your total grinding costs.
Technically speaking, Type 27 Flat flap discs have a flat flap design and provide the best finish. These tend to be the most popular and commonly used. Type 27 Flap Discs are used primarily on flat surfaces they grind at flatter angles 0° to 15°.Type 29 Conical flap discs are the more aggressive choice, with flaps angled at 10°. The angle provides greater surface contact. A Type 29 flap disc can be used on both irregular and flat surfaces and grinds at steep angles 15° to 25°.Choose a Type 29 angled flap disc for faster stock removal. An angled edge can be used with a vertical or hor -
Posted: April 22, 2014Categories: Blog
AA Abrasives, Inc. carries Power Tools from Metabo. We are a full line distributor for Metabo Power Tools carrying quality power tools designed by German Engineering. Metabo’s power tools provide long service life. Metabo Drills are engineered to meet industrial manufacturing demands. Metabo Angle Grinders are built using the latest technology.
For use with Metabo Angle Grinders: AA Abrasives Resin Fiber Sanding Discs or AA Abrasives TruZirc Flap Discs. We offer a full range of sizes and grits.