Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives Solutions Optimize Metal Removal Rates | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives presents a range of grinding products and technology for abrasive machining processes.

Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives is highlighting a range of abrasive grinding products and technology. Its Norton RazorStar belts, quick-change and fiber discs feature engineered, shaped ceramic grain, a technology that is said to optimize performance and metal removal rates when performing off-hand applications and/or automated grinding. Its combination of razor-sharp grains in an upright position, along with a supersized grinding aid, can help to reduce heat generation for cooler cuts and longer life on a range of materials such as carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys and other hard-to-grind metals. In addition to impact grinding and off-hand applications, RazorStar belts can be used for robotic applications in markets such as aerospace, automotive, oil and gas and general machining. RazorStar belts, as well as other abrasive products, are being shown on a dual-head Yaskawa robot in the booth.

Norton Quantum Prime grinding wheels, which feature nano-crystalline ceramic grain, are said to optimize productivity gains across a wide range of applications. The Quantum Prime grain can deliver high grinding efficiency and part quality, as well as extended wheel life. Wheels are available in a range of types including OD, ID, gear grinding, toolroom, disc grinding, mounted wheels, surface grinding, creepfeed and flute grinding.

The Norton Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) Program is also being highlighted. The program can provide custom grinding expertise by helping customers determine the most optimal grinding or finishing solutions for the application at hand, ranging from simple to complex, off-hand or automated. The APS team can provide abrasive process development, optimization, automation and in-house testing. APS services can encompass the testing and optimization of new abrasives, improving quality and/or throughput, and exploring customized processes.

Additional key Norton grinding technologies being showcased include:

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