2025 KLINGSPOR BIG Catalog - Catalog - Page 175
Reference - Recommendations & Guidelines
PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS
ALUMINUM - Alumina Zirconia for rough grinding. Aluminum Oxide for general purpose grinding and finishing. Open coat is useful for softer
types of aluminum. Silicon Carbide is sometimes
used in abrasive machining, coil grinding, roll
grinding, and wide belt deburring.
BRASS/BRONZE/COPPER/NON-FERROUS
METALS - Aluminum Oxide is most common.
Alumina Zirconia is used equally well. Silicon
Carbide is sometimes used for finishing or
polishing.
CAST IRON - For most types of cast iron,
use Alumina Zirconia for rough grinding and
Aluminum Oxide for grinding and finishing. For
Chilled Cast Iron or Grey Iron, Silicon Carbide is
sometimes used.
FIBERGLASS/GELCOAT - Aluminum Oxide
almost exclusively in sanding operations. Alumina Zirconia is useful also in rough applications.
GLASS - Usually Silicon Carbide for any application. Occasionally Alumina Zirconia is used for
flat stock or mirror stock. Glass is usually ground
wet to reduce burning and breakage.
GRANITE/MARBLE/STONE - Silicon Carbide
almost exclusively. Usually ground wet to reduce
dust and eliminate burning.
LEATHER - Aluminum Oxide most widely used.
Alumina Zirconia is popular with shoe manufacturers. Sometimes Silicon Carbide is found to be
used. Open coats are also very common.
CHROME - Alumina Zirconia or Aluminum
Oxide can be used. Mostly Aluminum Oxide.
PAINT - Usually Silicon Carbide but sometimes
Alumina Zirconia. Zinc Stearate materials common (PS 33).
CORIAN®/PLASTIC - Silicon Carbide or
Stearate Aluminum Oxide products are recommended almost exclusively. Alumina Zirconia is
sometimes used in rougher applications. Usually
run wet, especially thermoplastics.
RUBBER - Almost always ground with Silicon
Carbide. Soft rubber or polyurethane is usually
ground wet. Most other types are usually ground
dry. Sometimes 24 grit Aluminum Oxide is used
for heavy stock removal.
STAINLESS STEEL - Alumina Zirconia or
Aluminum Oxide. Silicon Carbide is sometimes
used for final finishing because a more consistent scratch pattern is achieved. For grinding
Ceramic Aluminum Oxide or Zirconia is used
with products that feature a multibond lubricant.
STEEL - Alumina Zirconia or Aluminum Oxide.
Occasionally, Silicon Carbide will be used for
final polishing on some applications.
TITANIUM - Ceramic Aluminum Oxide, or
Alumina Zirconia for rough grinding.
WOOD - Aluminum Oxide for general purpose
sanding. Alumina Zirconia can be used for
planing operations and Silicon Carbide is often
used when working with particle board.
COATED ABRASIVE SAFETY GUIDELINES
1.
Eye protection should always be worn when using any machinery-operated abrasive product (A.N.S.I. Standard Z87.1). Body protection should
also be worn whenever appropriate; arm guards, leather gloves, and
aprons. Loose clothing, jewelry and hair should always be secured before using any powered machinery.
2.
Machinery should always be maintained in good working order. Proper
electrical controls should be easily reached and in good working order.
Safety guards on machines should never be removed. Machinery
should be disconnected from the power source before making any
abrasive or machine adjustments.
3.
Proper dust control is essential. Always observe OSHA regulations regarding dust collection. Dust masks are recommended to minimize dust
inhalation. Dust collection systems should be properly maintained and
cleaned frequently.
4.
Never use a coated abrasive product which is cut, creased, or otherwise
damaged. Observe proper storage conditions.
5.
Proper machinery use:
A.
Always run lap joint belts in proper direction.
B.
Jog the machine to start abrasive belt tracking, rather than
full-power starts.
C.
If unusual ticking or bumping noises are heard on a running
abrasive belt, check belt and machine for possible damage.
REFERENCE
D.
On offhand applications, present the workpiece to the abrasive belt below the center of a contact wheel.
E.
Proper belt tension should always be maintained.
F.
Belt tracking should be properly adjusted.
Look for these safety warnings in your
workplace and on abrasive products.
Call for more detailed
safety information.
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