Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers its Norton Winter Ironclad Diamond Single Layer Superabrasive Wheels that are designed to maximum material removal for increased productivity, especially when used in automated grinding cells.
"Featuring a strong and durable bond, Ironclad wheels finish up to 50% more parts per wheel compared with electroplated wheels," said a company spokesperson. "Norton Winter Ironclad Wheels are a superior solution for ductile and grey cast iron applications such as fettling and snag grinding on casting gates, parting lines, sprues and more."
"The advanced, high performance bond has up to 75% grain exposure, offering heat resistance and lubricity to achieve larger depths-of-cut and cooler cutting," said Andy Schoch, Product Manager for Single Layer Products, Norton|Saint-Gobain Abrasives. "The unique bond also reduces friction, allowing for lower grinding power. Norton Winter Ironclad Wheels provide significantly higher stock removal rates and a lower cost per part compared to other standard plated products. The wheels produce more burr-free parts, minimizing secondary operations."
Norton Winter Ironclad Wheels offer several additional benefits including reduced downtime due to longer wheel life, which extends time between set-ups, according to the company. "There is less bluing of castings even towards the end of the wheel life. Promoting a cleaner, healthier work environment, the new wheels generate significantly less dust and odor compared with traditional bonded wheels," said the spokesperson.
No wheel dressing is required and the rigid steel hub reduces vibration during CNC grinding. "A known grinding wheel location facilitates easier programming, and a rigid steel hub reduces vibration resulting in consistent wheel dimensions and minimal wheel wear," said the spokesperson.
All Norton Winter Ironclad Wheels are made to order to meet precise requirements. The wheels are available in a variety of profile shapes and wheel sizes suitable for a range of grinding cast iron parts.
For more information contact:
Norton|Saint-Gobain Abrasives
One New Bond St.
Worcester, MA 01606
254-918-2313
contactsga@saint-gobain.com
www.nortonabrasives.com