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See how Norton's RazorStar provided 35% more life than a competitive disc for one tool manufacturer.

Take your right angle grinding performance to a whole new level with Norton RazorStar™ fiber discs featuring 100% engineered shaped ceramic grain that will cut through metal at impressive speeds and increase productivity like no other ceramic discs in the market today. See how it performed for one tool manufacturer in the following Case Study:

Customer: Tool Manufacturer

Application: Right Angle Grinding

Workpiece Material: 356 Aluminum; strong and lightweight used to build custom castings

Machine: Right Angle Grinder

Our Product:
Size: 5"
Specification: RazorStar F990S
Grit: 36+

Competitor:
Brand: X
Specification: Ceramic Shaped Grain
Grit: 36+

Results:

  1. RazorStar 36+ (MK 17) showed 35% more life vs. Competitive Ceramic Shaped Grain 36+
  2. ​​The failure mode was loading.

Overall, this was a very positive test for the RazorStar Fiber Discs. Watch the RazorStar in action in this short video:

Previously Featured on Norton's YouTube channel.

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As a brand of Saint-Gobain, a world leader in sustainable habitat, Norton offers the widest portfolio of grinding, cutting, blending, finishing and polishing solutions for all markets, materials and applications with the most advanced and affordable technology. So, as your needs evolve, our access to the global expertise of Saint-Gobain becomes even more valuable to making a difference in your day-to-day needs. And, we don’t have to look far for more localized expertise with our largest research center located right nearby in Northboro, MA.

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