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What is Deburring and Why is It Necessary?(Post)
When you buy unfinished metal, it will likely have some rough edges. These are created during the manufacturing process, usually when the metal is cut or milled. The metal shop’s job is to cut ...
How AO & SiC Abrasives Are Safe for Aluminum and Soft Metals(Post)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. Abrasives safe to cut and grind non-fe ...
Are Ceramic Abrasives Better?(Post)There are a lot of different abrasive grain types and each job may require different abrasive material. We’ve posted an article in the past about some of the different abrasives, mainly ...
How Is Sandpaper Made?(Post)You've probably used sandpaper to put the finishing touches on a woodworking project. But, have you ever stopped to wonder how this adaptable tool came to live in your toolbox? This primitive hand t ...
Cut, Grind, and Sand Cooler: How to Choose the Right Abrasives(Post)Grinding, sanding, and polishing generate a lot of heat. If you've ever seen metal turn blue or wood turn black while working, you know the pain of overheating your workpiece. That heat can warp met ...
Safety Tips for Using Sanding Belts(Post)Using a belt sander is a great way to grind metal or sand wood quickly. When used correctly, they are powerful tools that will speed up your work and give you results that aren’t possible by hand. Us ...
Burnt to Perfection: The Shou Sugi Ban Technique(Post)Yakisugi or Shou Sugi Ban is a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique that involves charring it. Over the years, the popularity of charred wood has been increasing in construction, furnitu ...
Core Components of Flap Disc Adhesion: How Do Flaps Stay on Flap Discs?(Post)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 cloth-backed sandpaper glued to a backing ...
New From Empire Abrasives – Curved Flap Discs(Post)We’re happy to announce that Empire Abrasives now carries curved flap discs! These rounded edge flap discs are a favorite among welders and metalworkers for cleaning fillet welds and grinding ...
New Product Line: Extra Long 6” Carbide Burrs(Post)Our customers have been raving about our original line of tungsten carbide burrs ever since we released them. Many of our customers have also asked for a solution to help them with projects requirin ...
Cutting Metal With an Angle Grinder(Post)Angle grinders are excellent tools for cutting metal. However, there are a few things that you need to know before cutting metal with an angle grinder so you can stay safe and get the best results.
How To Clean Sanding Belts and Tips to Extend Belt Life(Post)Belt sanders are fantastic tools for stripping, shaping, and grinding things down quickly. However, the belts can get clogged with dust and residues from old finishes, paints, oily woods, metal, and ...
