Long-Lasting Double-Cut Carbide Burrs Increase Stock Removal

Norton Double-Cut Carbide Burrs from Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Worcester, MA) are designed for surface removal on demanding production runs with less changeovers. The hardness of a tungsten carbide substrate, stronger tooth formulation due to a decreased tooth wedge angle and numerous cutting edges, all provide these cutting tools with a significantly extended life and better stock removal performance. “They can be used longer with fewer changeovers on challenging production applications as to compared to other double-cut burrs,” said Patrick Carroll, a senior product manager at Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives. “Operators will achieve high stock removal and smaller, granular chip-break on hard-to-grind workpieces.” These carbide burrs are ideal for efficiently removing surface stock and weld splatter, deburring and chamfering applications, along with medium to light cleaning. Specially designed tool geometries are ideally suited to meet the growing demands for stainless steel, steel, cast steel and composites applications. The burrs perform well at higher temperatures and can be used longer than high-speed steel tools.

The Norton Carbide Burr line encompasses 30 different tools and is offered in seven types, including SA Cylindrical without End Cut, SB Cylindrical with End Cut, SC Ball-Nosed Cylindrical, SD Ball Shape, SF Ball-Nosed Tree, SG Tree with Taper, and SL Ball-Nosed Cone style. A kit is also available, including the most popular five burr types for smaller job requirements. These versatile carbide burrs can be used on automated CNC machines or handheld tools, such as the new Norton Pneumatic Die Grinder that can quickly and comfortably accomplish a wide range of portable grinding applications without the need to change machines. “This versatile die grinder will enhance the performance of numerous abrasive products, including mounted points, flap wheels, traditional specialties such as cartridge rolls, and our Norton Carbide Burrs,” noted Carroll. “We are pleased to offer a one-vendor system for a perfect pairing of the machine and the abrasive.”

Operators will immediately notice a reduction in vibrations attributed to the grinder’s double-bearing spindle, resulting in longer tool life and finer finishes. Precision is as simple as adjusting the speed regulator, giving the operator complete control of the surface finish needed to complete the job. An ergonomic and streamlined non-slip grip achieves better tool handling, increased comfort and reduced grinding fatigue. This die grinder is small and light weight for additional control, with the ability to get into small features in parts. It has a free speed of 25,000 rpm to make quick work of deburring, light to medium surface cleaning and stock removal applications, welding preparation, and finishing in metal fabrication, MRO, foundry, shipbuilding, aviation and automotive applications. This solid-performing pneumatic hand tool complements 2 in and 3 in Norton Mini Angle Sanders, provides good-tier performance and price, and is sold as a single unit as well as in a kit with select abrasive products.

Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, 1 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606-2614, 508-795-5000, www.nortonabrasives.com.