Technical Articles
Weiler Abrasives has published these technical articles:
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Safety in a manufacturing environment is everyone's responsibility - and cutting wheel safety is especially important since these abrasives are used on tools that run at high speeds. This makes it...
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These unwanted by-products are especially troublesome when producing precision components such as gears. The burrs can loosen from the gear - either during assembly or later when the gear is in...
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A global industrial supplier to the energy market experienced high abrasive usage during the manufacture of its business towers and flanges for wind turbines.
Learn how they reduced their abrasive...
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Few industrial jobs are tougher than the tasks in a foundry's cleaning room. High temperatures, heavy physical demands, and the need for constant attention to safety create challenging conditions for...
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Preparing, cleaning, and finishing the base metal is an important part of most welding operations. However, many operators haven't received formal training in the safe and proper use of abrasive...
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Multipass welding increases critical weld strength in applications where failure could be catastrophic, including heavy-duty structural fabrication, pipelines and pressure vessel fabrication. Many of...
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A leading supplier to the Petro Chemical industry was experiencing a high use of abrasives during the custom fabrication of pressure vessels, bulk storage tanks, and transport trailers. The welders...
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Aluminum is being used more frequently in shipbuilding thanks to the many benefits the material offers, including lighter weight and maneuverability for ships in tighter waters. And the material...
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A "help wanted" sign is a common reality today at many manufacturers and general fabrication shops. But while there is enough demand to hire workers for several positions - perhaps even for a whole...
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A leading heavy structural steel fabrication company located in Georgia, manufactures custom fabricated steel framing for building structures. Grinding wheels are used to grind welds and shape custom...
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Operations try to do much of the metal preparation and fabrication in a shop, but that’s not always possible. Some fabrication and the final assembly must happen in the shipyard and often in the...
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A global manufacturer of storage vessels and tanks serving the Refining, Marine, and Petro-Chemical industries was looking for an abrasives expert to evaluate their current grinding wheel performance....
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The tough work required for the finishing process in foundry cleaning rooms can pose safety hazards to operators and anyone working in the area - especially when best practices aren't followed. Unsafe...
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When operators use wire brushes with the proper technique and follow best practices, these products are an excellent way to efficiently remove contaminants, clean welds or prepare a part for the next...
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When a metal finishing job calls for heavy stock removal or work in hard-to-reach areas, operators often turn to abrasive cups, cones and plugs to get the job done. These products come in a variety of...
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When cutting metal, it's not uncommon to encounter problems that can negatively affect your efficiency and results - and pose safety hazards for workers. From short product life to wheel damage or...
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Metal grinding is a key step in the process of many welding and fabricating operations, but oftentimes operators don’t receive proper training in grinding best practices or troubleshooting....