Abrasives

Shape woodworking, metal and glass projects with abrasive materials
By D. Johnston Industrial abrasives have applications in many fields. Cutting, carving, etching, sanding, smoothing, polishing and filing are all tasks made much easier with the right industrial abrasive materials. If your business specializes in or simply has occasional projects that include any of these jobs, you can benefit from looking into standard abrasives or more specific products for special jobs.
 

What kind of products do you need for your business? Whether the abrasive products you need are bonded or coated, belts or discs, for rough sanding or smooth polishing, get the right material. This guide can help you in determining your requirements for:

1. Abrasives for wood and carpentry work;

2. Abrasives for metal shaping, etching and polishing; and

3. Diamond abrasives for stone and glass projects.

Stock up on sanders, belts and other abrasive products for woodworking and carpentry

Carpentry and other woodwork requires many different tools; it's more than just hammers and saws. Sandpaper, abrasive belts and other materials are essential to the finished product. From shaping wood to smoothing edges to preparing a surface for painting or staining, abrasives play an important role for anyone in woodworking or carpentry. Know your options for both products and distributors so that you can get the supplies appropriate for your needs.
Try: See solutions for your business in bonded abrasives and coated abrasives from Norton and AAAbrasives, respectively. You can also find various sandpaper classifications at Abrasivesales.com.

Use industrial abrasives and simplify your metal-working projects

As in carpentry, industrial abrasive products are an important aspect of working with metals. As a small business owner in an industry working with various metal materials, you need the right supplies to fulfill your shaping, grinding, etching, finishing and polishing tasks. Be sure you have the right metal finishing abrasives for your needs and ensure that your business is self-sufficient.
Try: Select the materials you need from several varieties of products at Weiler and United. Each company sells metal-working abrasives in forms for several applications.

Use a diamond abrasive for specialized projects in stone and glass

Some jobs require specialty abrasives. When it comes to polishing stone, glass or other special materials, a diamond abrasive is often the best solution. If your project involves this type of work, or if you want to expand your business to include these sorts of jobs, look into your options for getting diamond abrasives.
Try: Go to Metallurgical Supply Co. Inc., for diamond abrasives, or contact Diamond Abrasives Corp. to see about their products. 3M also has diamond abrasive solutions.

• Practice safety when doing abrasive work and wear protective goggles, gloves and other appropriate gear. Follow the proper procedures to avoid injury to employees or damage to your product or equipment. In this way, you protect yourself, your employees and your business from liability.