Saint-Gobain Abrasives Provides Solutions for High Flying Aerospace Industry

According to leading industry analysts, driven by increased commercial production, the global aerospace industry is poised to grow by as much as 5 percent in 2014, despite a marked drop in defense spending. To help meet this increased demand while maintaining operational efficiency, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of performance-engineered abrasives, will feature its Norton brand of high-performance abrasives solutions for aerospace maintenance and repair applications at Aviation Week MRO Americas at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona.

Ideal for aerospace manufacturing applications such as jet engine blade grinding and finishing, as well as maintenance and repair applications, including blending and deburring, both belt products are available in Coarse, Medium, Fine and Very Fine grit sizes and in all popular portable and off-hand belt sizes, including special sizes up to 52 inches wide.

Grinding Wheels

Quantum X Creepfeed Wheels feature patented pore-induced construction, ceramic abrasive and a powerful Vitrium³ bond to provide high metal removal rates, ideal for challenging applications from low- to medium- and high-force on heat-sensitive, difficult to grind inconel, titanium, and other aerospace alloys. Aerospace applications include turbine blade, panel and hex shoulder grinding.

Norton Vitrium3 patent-pending bonded abrasives technology provides maximum grain adhesion for enhanced performance. A stronger bond improves cut rate with less burn and power consumption, while increased porosity helps eliminate burn or part damage on difficult-to-grind materials such as nickel alloys, tool steels and chrome.

Multi-hole Vacuum Discs

Norton Multi-Air Cyclonic Discs feature precision laser-cut spiral design for a more consistent cut rate and maximum dust extraction.  Ceramic alumina grain allows for superior cut, and a fiber-reinforced latex/paper backing provides flexibility and durability, while a No-Fil water-based stearate coating extends disc life. Norton Multi-Air Cyclonic vacuum discs are ideal for aerospace applications including fuselage paint removal.

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