Worcester, Massachusetts – Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Quantum3 (NQ3) Depressed Center Grinding Wheels. Featuring a proprietary grain along with a tougher bond system containing a unique combination of fillers and bonding agents that allow for much better mix quality in manufacturing, NQ3 provides faster grinding for more metal removal and longer wheel life, with less operator fatigue, to increase grinding output. Test results conducted with NQ3 and competitive wheels revealed that NQ3 removed almost twice the amount of carbon steel at five minute intervals.
Norton Quantum3 wheels are constructed using a precisely engineered iron, sulfur, and chlorine-free resin technology to provide a uniform abrasive distribution throughout the wheel. This unique bond was designed for retaining the grains long enough during and after grain fractures. This subtle but powerful bond characteristic enables both excellent cut rates and long wheel life.
Norton Quantum3 grain tends to be more rounded than precision-shaped ceramic grain. This allows a more robust, sharper cutting action with less vibration, for much easier operator control. These wheels don’t grab or dig when used in any direction.
Quantum3 wheels are offered in 12 Type 27 all-purpose grinding application SKUs, one Type 28 all-purpose, and two Type 27 SKUs for foundry applications. Sizes range from 4" x 1/4" x 3/8", to 9” x 1/4" to 7/8".
Source: Saint-Gobain Abrasives