Industrial abrasive terminology can often be difficult to interpret. Some of these terms — like grain type, bond hardness, and coating density — des … read more >
Too many OSHA violations related to abrasive operations aren’t caused by shops that ignored safety...they’re caused by shops that only did safety v … read more >
If you use a standard abrasive, the friction will literally melt the metal into your abrasives, making your disc useless and potentially ruining your workpiece. … read more >
When you grind metal with flap discs, they are being put into some extreme conditions to create those sparks. In simple terms, a flap disc is just pieces of cl … read more >
Taking down a heavy weld shouldn't eat up your inventory of flap discs. If it feels like your operators are spending more time swapping out loaded or worn abra … read more >
According to NIOSH, workplace eye injuries send about 2,000 Americans to the doctor each day. A significant portion of these injuries are cause by flying parti … read more >
Key Takeaways ✓ The Milk Myth: Drinking milk does not prevent respiratory issues caused by welding; it is a debunked industrial myth. ✓ Historical Or … read more >
Key Takeaways ✓ Can You Sand Metal? Yes, sanding is essential for removing rust, old paint, and rough edges, as well as preparing metal for a new coati … read more >
If you’ve ever browsed through the huge variety of sanding discs, grinding wheels, or flap discs, you’ve probably noticed terms like hardness, toug … read more >
