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Selecting and using abrasives for metal fabrication and welding

Selecting and using the best abrasive for every metalworking application aren’t difficult, but understanding what to use

How knowledge eliminates the grinding constraint in the metal fab shop

An operator uses a lightweight fiber disc to grind excess weld metal. Images: Norton │Saint Gobain Abrasives Grinding sp

How to Use an Angle Grinder

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Crafty DnD fan welds table

A welding instructor designed and built this giant DnD dice out of aluminium - the hulking metal d20 a celebration of hi

Everything you need to know about gravel bike mudguards: how to stay clean and dry through winter

Keeping mud and grit under your tyres makes winter gravel riding heaps better This competition is now closed By Katherin

The Big Mistake To Avoid Making When Taking Care Of Wood Floors

Who doesn't love the look of an immaculate wood floor in a home? In addition to its timeless appearance, a wood floor is

How to Make a Solar Oven in 7 Steps

A solar oven is an environmentally friendly way to cook using the sun's power. David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of exper

Ibis HD6 is a 165mm Travel Mixed

After months of teasing, Ibis Cycles has finally released its new enduro mountain bike; the HD6. Already a UCI-EDR race-

NASCAR unveils Garage 56 car, full details and specs

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR officially unveiled the Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and livery it plans to race as the Ga

Norton Vortex Rapid Prep flap discs from Saint

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Vortex Rapid Prep nonwoven flap discs, which the company says deliver incre

What metal fabricators need to know about nonwoven abrasives

Advancements in nonwoven abrasives technology have made it possible for fabricators to reduce the number of finishing st

Smart grinding and finishing in the metal fabrication shop

FIGURE 1. An operator grinds with a bonded abrasive. The grinding and finishing department remains one of the most manua