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Deburring is shifting from manual work to CNC, robotic and abrasive-based automation. New tools like nonwoven abrasives and ceramic brushes boost quality, cut labor and save time.

While rigid honing can remove relatively large amounts of metal and improve hole straightness and roundness, flexible hones “follow” the existing bore and are meant for finishing and deburring operations only. Here’s what you need to know about each.

A part surface can require a specific metal finish for many reasons, be it cosmetic, product functionality, or customer preference.

Manufacturers must balance productivity with inventory costs. Versatile tools and other products help high-mix, low-volume operations stay efficient without overloading the tool crib.

Two types of grinding operations are commonly used to form the exterior shapes of round or nearly round objects or workpieces: cylindrical and centerless grinding.

In this episode, host Jacob Sanchez heads to the MSC Machining Research Lab in partnership with the University of Tennessee's Manufacturing and Design Enterprise (TN-MADE) and joins Seco Tools experts to explore how versatile tooling can help manufacturers save money, simplify setups, and boost throughput.

See why non-woven convolute wheels could be your best choice for cylindrical or centerless grinding when you’re more focused on surface finish than material removal.

The Weiler Abrasives SPOT Safety video series promotes the safe and proper use of abrasives and wire brushes.

Norton's proprietary stearate coating, No-Fil, repels debris from the grain and is especially effective in finishing tasks where material tends to stick to the abrasive.

A worldwide leader in abrasives, Norton | Saint-Gobain has developed specific technologies to prevent loading so you can get the finish you want.

A new three-pointed curved grain technology from Norton has shown impressive advantages including in tough grinding applications.

When producing a part, choosing the right abrasive products can significantly affect a company's bottom line.