AA Abrasives Blog
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Posted: May 14, 2014Categories: BlogRead more »
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 horizontal -
Posted: April 22, 2014Categories: BlogRead more »
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.
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Posted: March 03, 2014Categories: BlogRead more »AA Abrasives presents Walter 07-Q 953 Quick Step Trial Pack Metal Surface Finishing System as the answer to all your finishing needs from welding, to blending, to achieving a #8 mirror finish. The Walter Quick Step Trial Pack gives you a collection of abrasive discs and polishing discs that will blend and polish surfaces from #3 finish all the way to a #8 mirror finish quickly and efficiently.The cost effective Walter 07-Q 953 Quick Step Trial Pack includes:
- 1 Backing Pad,
- 1 Flap Disc - 120 grit,
- 9 Blendex ™ discs - 1 extra coarse, 2 coarse, 3 medium, 2 fine and 1 super fine,
- 1 felt disc,
- 1 high polish disc,
- 1 mini white paste,
- 1 mini blue paste.
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Posted: February 12, 2014Categories: BlogRead more »Dynabrade Random Orbital Sanders have an innovative, lightweight design that exceeds the expectations of customers. Dynabrade makes one of the highest quality abrasive power tools made in the USA. Used in hundreds of industrial applications, these sanders are great for finishing a wide variety of materials. AA Abrasives, Inc. is a leading distributor of Dynabrade products.Today in the Abrasives-Sandpaper Blog we are looking at the air powered Dynabrade Dynorbital Random Orbital Sander Series – their orbit patterns and their features.Both the spinning of the sanding disc and the movement of the disc in an elliptical pattern ensure that no single
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Posted: February 03, 2014Categories: BlogRead more »Abrasive Sanding Belts are made from different types of abrasive grains. Each type of sanding belt is suited for different applications. We will discuss the best type of sanding belt for sanding soft woods, hard woods and metals in this edition of The Abrasives Sandpaper Blog.Click here for the full line of AbrasiveSanding Belts. You will find that sanding belts are listed by sanding belt size. Use the filters or search bar to select sanding belts for your size and specification.Shop by type of belt:
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Posted: January 10, 2014Categories: BlogRead more »
AA Abrasives Inc., a distributor of Walter Surface Technologies product line, presents the Walter Line Mate Kit 30-A-269 in stock now. The Line-Mate III drum sander kit has set a new standard in industrial line finishing. The Walter Line-Mate III combines power with endurance, operator comfort and an unsurpassed level of smoothness to get you to your desired finish. With the Line-Mate Kit 30-A 269 from Walter Surface Technologies, skilled operators will be able to match any line finish with minimum effort.
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Posted: November 15, 2013Categories: BlogRead more »
Rust and oxidation are similar processes that lead to corrosion of metals. Iron and steel rust, while aluminum and brass oxidize. Over time exposure to oxygen and moisture will cause rust and oxidation. If left untreated, the rust and oxidation will continue to corrode the metal. In time, an object may become so corroded it can no longer be used.
To remove rust from industrial iron or steel installations use a #35373 knotted wire cup wheel on a Metabo 4 1/2" Angle Grinder. Shop Metabo Angle Grinders.
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Posted: August 12, 2013Categories: BlogRead more »
Non woven abrasives provide a controlled, sustained stock removal process. The "open weave" three-dimensional material construction provides a continuous supply of new grain when fiber and old grain wear away. The flexible "spring" design reduces the chance of undercutting or gouging a work product. Nonwoven abrasives can be divided into two categories:
- Clean and Finish - Nonwoven clean and finish products are generally hand-operated. They are not as strong in nature as surface conditioning products because less grain, fiber and resin are used in their production. Clean and finish products include flap wheels, hand pads, sheets and rolls.
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Posted: May 28, 2013Categories: BlogRead more »4 1/2x1/4x7/8, Grinding Wheel, T-27, Resin Bond, A24R, Metal• Our most popular wheel• For general purpose grinding• Longer life for fewer wheel changesA24R grain is designed for use on tougher metals where consistent stock removal and wheel life is important. Grinding wheels made with this grain have a longer life than other grinding wheels resulting in fewer wheel changes.What does it mean? A24R: A=Aluminum Oxide, 24=Grit (Coarse), R=Medium Bond. See the Grinding Wheel Guide below.Portable grinders with Type 27 depressed center wheels are a favorite combination among the power tools users for metal
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Posted: April 30, 2013Categories: BlogRead more »AA Abrasives coated abrasives product categories include resin fiber sanding discs, trim kut discs, flap discs, PSA cloth discs, quick change mini sanding discs, PSA gold stearate rolled sanding discs, PSA blue film discs, Hook and loop gold stearate sanding discs, Hook and loop blue film discs, mounted flap wheels, unmounted flap wheels, straight cartridge rolls,
