IMTS 2024 Preview: Multitasking robot performs simultaneous grinding operations

Saint-Gobain Abrasives will showcase its Norton Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) program at IMTS 2024 in booth 237042. It provides custom grinding expertise by helping customers determine the most optimal grinding and finishing options for the application at hand, ranging from simple to complex, off-hand or automated, and for metal fabrication, production grinding and virtually any abrasives operation.

APS draws upon the Norton team’s knowledge, access to 30 different machines, and the APS robotic automation cell, which is at the core of the program. The APS team provides abrasive process development, optimization, automation, and in-house testing. APS services encompass the testing and optimization of new abrasives, improving quality and throughput and exploring entirely new and customized processes.

The company will also display Paradigm Plus Diamond Wheels that have a new grain technology that complements a brittle metal bond to deliver even higher grinding performance on carbide round tools and periphery grinding on carbide and cermet inserts.

Gear grinding technology, microstructured abrasive belts, and new CBN grinding wheels also will be shown.

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