More information about Buffing Wheels

 

The buffing wheel is a piece of wheels used in the finishing of some steel & stainless steel products.buffing is not intended to deliberately remove any of the stainless steel surface. It's just for making the surface brighter and more reflective and  pastes, liquids or solid buffing compounds may used during the process. 

The buffing wheel mounts to a machine. Before using a buffing wheel, a pad is attached to the wheel and the buffing compound applied to the wheels surface. When the buffing wheels begin rotation, the piece being worked on is held against the buffing wheel.  Normally more compound added,more smooths & shiny out .

The materials used to make buffing wheels - including cotton, velvet, leather, and lamb's wool. The right product to use depends on the metal involved and the desired level of finish.  

 
Blueshark manufacturer & supply different Buffing wheels and the compound pads used with them. Those buffing wheels with different hardness, density, shape.etc to meet different buffing requirements.  We also can design the innovative buffing wheels for your special request, you just need inform us your work-pieces details and buffing request, ours professional staffs will reply you as soon as possible. 

Welcome Contact us for improve your buffing workings !

How to measure the cutting discs performance

BLUESHARK Abrasives Co.,Ltd manufacturer full-line cutting discs and cut off wheels in T41 ( flat type ) and T42 ( center depressed type ) to meet all of your cutting requirements.  Do you know how to measure the cutting discs performance? 

We will carry regular testing of our discs everyday and below is the general way for measure our cutting discs performance:

 

1) Measure the cutting discs diameter before testing ( D1 )

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2) Measure & Calculate the work-piece surface area ( S )

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3) Run the cutting discs cut-off the work-piece with a formulary number.

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4) Measure the cutting discs diameter after testing ( D2 )

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5) Calculate the G.Ratio index.

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For example , the cutting discs diameter before cutting is 115.00mm and final diameter is 110.00mm after cut-off 30 times stainless steel rod in 12mm diameter, now we can calculate the G.Ratio like below:

* Cutting discs consume area =   π* (115/2)*(115/2) - π* (110/2)*(110/2)= π* (3306.25-3025)=883.125mm2

* Work-piece consume area = π *(12/2)* (12/2)* 30 = 3391.2mm2

* G.Ratio= 3391.2mm2/883.125mm2 = 3.84

The G.Ratio more bigger, means the cutting discs can do more cutting works. 

But G.Ratio is not the absolute index when measure the cutting discs performance, there are also others factors such like cutting speed, hand-feeling, vibration, etc to judge the comprehensive quality of cutting discs. 

Super Using Life - Blueshark All-in-One Ceramic Superthin Cutting Discs Testing Video

Blueshark All-in-One Ceramic Super thin Cutting Discs-105x1x16mm, Cut off Stainless Steel 304# Rod ( Dia=12mm ). The discs diameter is 93.00mm after No 70 Cut-off. 
http://www.abrasives-wheel.com/products/en/superthin-cutting-disc/1.html

Blueshark Abrasives Flap Discs Overview

 BLUESHARK Abrasives Flap Discs are designed with abrasive cloth strips glued on to a rigid fiberglass backing in a fan arrangement. It's set grind and finish in one step, resulting in fewer time-waste and efficiency-increased. The unique construction allows for new grain to be constantly in contact with the surface with the flaps continually wear out. The life of a sanding flap disc can be 15~20 times that the fiber disc, resulting in a major cost reduction in both labor and material costs.

Blueshark Brushing Abrasives Tools made by 3M Scotch-Brite materials

Blueshark Brushing Abrasives Tools made by 3M "Scotch-Brite" materials  

Brushing is an abrasive finishing process and mostly like the grinding & polishing.  Many people often confused “brushing” and “polishing”. Just remember, brushing is carried out the abrasive effect on the stainless steel surface is minimal in all processing works. Normally the brushing abrasives tools made by non woven materials such like 3M "Scotch-Brite" series. 

Blueshark manufacturer various abrasives discs with 3M "Scotch-Brite" rolls - such like surface conditioning flap wheels, sanding sheet, non woven & interleaved flap discs.etc.  Those abrasive tools widely using in metal & stainless steel finishing industrial due to three dimensional nylon fabric materials with impregnated abrasive particles. 

These finishing media are classified to a range of products including coarse, medium, fine,very fine and super fine, they also can be easy classfied with the color-system. Also it is very important to do some finishing testing on samll area before start your brushing processing.

Pay attention to the shape of abrasives wheel edge wearing down!

  

Do you know?  sometimes inspect the abrasives wheels edge wearing shape can help you know well if the wheels do good job.  Normally the shape can classify to below sharp:

A. ROUND Shape - If the wheels wearing down in this shape, that's means you using the correct cutting wheels. 

B.SQUARE Shape - This shape also proved correct cutting wheels choosen and also comes from cutting works especially when cut small solids, structural shapes, pipe and tubing. 

C.CONCAVE Shape - Normal when using the correct wheel to cut tubing and thin-wall sections. 

D.POINTED Shape -  The abrasives on two-sides wearing down so fast- this indicates the wheel is too hard and most abrasives fly away by crush with the work-piece surface. 
 
E. CHISEL Shape - Wet cutting problem. Usually indicates wrong application of coolant. May cause breakage and crooked cuts. 

F. SIDE-GLAZED Shape  - Also indicates wheel is too hard or cutting too slow. Requires excessive pressure and higher power to cut. 

BLUESHARK Abrasives Overview

Blueshark Abrasives Basic Stainless Steel Surface Process Solution

  

Blueshark Abrasives Basic Stainless Steel Surface Process Solution

Because of the high toughness and low thermal conductivity, stainless steel is very difficult material to machine. Also the Stainless steel polishing and grinding is known as one of the most difficult projects because most stainless steel polishing requires a mirror-finish.

Abrasives Discs are the most tools for processing stainless steel surface especially for weld treatment.  The basic Stainless Steel surface process follow below three step and it's very important for choose correct abrasives in each step.  Blueshark manufacturer & supply professional abrasives solution for add value to your every step workings.

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1) Grinding - Resin Bonded Grinding Discs, Flap Discs, Fiber Discs, Stripping Discs.etc            
2) Polishing - Flap Discs, Fiber Discs, Flap Wheels.etc             
3) Finishing- Nylon finishing wheels, Felt wheels, Buffing wheels.etc

Below is the basic program for Blueshark Basic Stainless Steel Surface Process Solution:

 

1st Step:  Using Blueshark Resin Bonded Grinding Discs - 115x6x22.23mm remove the welds and dust on surface. Sure, you also can choose Flap Discs ( 36# or 40# ) and Stripping Discs to do this work. If heavy working or big area, 7 and 9 inch grinding discs recommended. Anyway, you can choose suitable grinding discs according to details requirements. 

 
2nd Step: Using Blueshark Flap discs-115x22.23mm Grit 80# to do refine grinding & polishing. Grit 60# and 80# is most suitable for this step. 

 

3rd Step: Using Blueshark Nonwoven Flap Discs - 115x22.23mm (Medieum ). If higher bright finishing requirements, Nylon polishing discs ( refine ) recommended with compound buffings. 

Above just Blueshark basic stainless steel surface processing solutions, for more details or higher requirements, welcome contact us and ours professional staffs will always be there.

How to avoid super thin cutting discs performance reduction?

How to avoid superthin cutting discs performance reduction?

BLUESHARK manufactures a wide selection of high performance T41 /42 Super thin Cutting Discs to suit all needs from low purchase price to highest level of performance attainable.  

We trust everyone no matter is manufacturer or user must face this problem - the superthin cutting discs performance-reduction with the times going. This problem mainly caused by the moisture in the air.   We already done much experiments and found the performance reduction can reach around 15% after 3 month and 30% after half year.

As we delivery orders mainly by sea-freight, that's means the performance already reduce 5% ~10% when customers recieved the consignments.  


Now BLUESHARK present below solution for max reduce the reduction:

1) Special fillers - we have study special fillers and can postpone the reduction disctincly. 

2) Packings

* Input 1pcs small bag dryer in each PVC shrink.
* Full-cover PVC prevent mositure attaching discs surface.
* Various style updated seal bucket packings - this bucket packings with very competitive cost if compare with some famous brand tin package.

3) Moisture Control System during producing.

We also have done much compare-experiments and you can see the TOP tables - now we have control the problem more better than before and will always working hard supply best abrasives wheels for customers. 

G.Ratio - Absolutely Index of Flap Discs performance???

BLUESHARK manufacturer many style flap discs. If classified by abrasives grain, there are four kinds - aluminum, special " Heat-Treated" Alo, Zirconia and Ceramic.  We collected many customers feedback and found it's not absolute views even the same discs.   

As well known, G.Ration is the most important index to measure a abrasives wheels for grinding applications.

G.Ratio = ( A1-A2)/(B1-B2)    

A1= Work-piece weight before grinding          A2 = Work-piece weight after grinding

B1= Flap discs weight before grinding             B2 = Flap discs weight after grinding

Normally we testing flap disc at least 30 minutes non-stop grinding.

General saying, this parameter more big , the flap discs with higher performance in first view . But the hand-feeling, working pressure, etc also need considering.  

For example, A flap discs remove 100g work-piece and itself weight reduce 5g, the G.Ratio is 100/5=20.  B flap discs remove 200g work-piece and the discs' weight reduce 20g, the G.Ration is 200/20=10.  If we can say A is better than B ? The answer is Not absolutely!!!  As B remove 2 times work-piece than A and with much higher grinding ability, if considering labor cost, B maybe more economic than A.

Meanwhile the flap discs lifespan is also another index when measure performance.  BLUESHARK willing always listen customers' voice and try our best provide most suitable abrasives solution for everyone.  You name it , we make it !!!

How to choose correct flap discs ?

 

As well known, there are many style flap discs in the market nowdays due to the non-copy advantages such like: lighter weight, easy control, less vibration & dust, grinding, blending and finishing with one product, etc . Absolutely we can take max benefits afforded by flap discs If understanding well all the variables and how they apply to your grinding & polishing workings.

BLUESHARK is professional manufacturer of flap discs with more than ten years experiences, we understanding and control every step from the sanding paper selection to LAB testing. Below is the 5 important factors for choosing the right one.

SHAPE --> ABRASIVES GRIT --> GRIT SIZE --> BACKINGS MATERIALS --> FLAPS' DENSITY

1) FLAP DISC SHAPE

Flap discs are used mostly on angle grinders and designed with a backings-support which allows working to be done on the flaps-surface. 

        a) Type 29- Conical Style  

This type with angled flaps and may be used on both contoured and edge work. The angled flaps  provides max attaching area between abrasives with work-pieces and best choice for aggressive stock removal.  

       b) Type 27 - Flat Style 

This style ideal for finishing and mainly used on flat surfaces. They are the best choice for blending and smooth finishing.

2) ABRASIVE GRIT

Here the abrasives grit means the kinds coated to the flaps, there are mainly four abrasive types:
a)Aluminum Oxide – recommended for smaller jobs where a consistent, low cost product is needed. 
b)Zirconia Alumina – excellent cut rate to cost ratio and good choice on carbon/mild steel applications.
c)Ceramic Alumina – latest innovative abrasives with fastest cutting as well as the best utilization of the whole abrasive grains. 
d)Silicon Carbide - Universally blending, cleaning, and finishing for concrete, stone, fiberglass and other nonferrous materials (brass, bronze and aluminum, etc.) 


3) GRIT SIZE
Different grit size suitable for different applications and requirements.  the below table is a general guide.

4) BACKING-PLATE MATERIAL

The backing plate which provides stability during operation as well as flaps-combination.There are three different material types:
a)Fiberglass backing plates -  most popular material because of its high strength and light weight. It's also can absorb vibration and most important is - they are consumed in same steps with the flaps. 
 b)Plastic backing plates -  becoming more popular today due to some conformability as well as being trimmable - which allows max lifespan especially for blending and finishing. Also now days many innovative style plastic backings used such like " Spin-on" for quick change, " Radial-Ribbon" for super-cooling-stystem, etc. Anyway, the plastic backings will become more popular in future as easier processed to any shape.    
c)Metal or Aluminum backing plates - good in applications demanding extra high strength and high rigid support and can be recycled. This style normally using on Silicon Carbide flap discs.

5) ABRASIVE FLAP DENSITIES

Each flaps size and total quantity of the flaps of flap discs means " Density",  it's can be adjusted according to various applications. It's not absolutely more flaps with better performance. 

Above is the outcome of testing between Blueshark TURBO & normal density line with grinding 10 minutes of stainless steel #304. The both flap discs with 40# grit size. General saying, more flaps more lifespan, less flaps less heating. BLUESHARK supply different density flap discs to meet all of your requirements, also the customer can specify the flaps size and quantity if needed. 

Now maybe you got a general idea how to choosing correct flap discs, if still any question or need more details, welcome Contact us  and we will try our best down your grinding cost!

How to measure grinding discs performance?

For supply stable performance abrasives discs to customers, we will carry regular testing of our grinding discs everyday and below is the general way for measure our grinding discs performance:

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1) Measure the grinding discs and work-piece weight before testing ( DW1 , WW1 )

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2) Run the grinding discs grind the work-piece in a formulary time.

3) Measure the grinding discs and work-piece weight after testing ( DW2 , WW2 )

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4) Calculate the G.Ratio index.

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G.Ratio = (WW1-WW2) / (DW1-DW2)

The G.Ratio more bigger, means the grinding discs can do more grinding works. 

But G.Ratio is not the absolute index when measure the grinding discs  performance, there are also others factors such like grinding speed, hand-feeling, vibration, etc to judge the comprehensive performance of grinding discs. 

For example: A grinding discs can remove 100g work-piece in 10 minutes and itself weight consume 10g, the G.ratio=100g/10g=10,  B grinding discs can remove 200g work-piece in 10 minutes but itself weight consume 25g, the G.weight=200g/25g=8.   If only said G.ratio, seems the A is better than B, but we must see that - the B ginding discs have higher working efficence and will save your working time and labor cost. 

We can adjust our grinding discs be most suitable for your grinding applications according to customers' feedback.  Just Contact us get your best grinding solution.    

BLUESHARK Abrasives OEM Service Program

Blueshark OEM ( Private Label ) service Program is uniquely designed to offer you the right product with the reasonable price according to the details requirements. From the general purpose to specialized abrasives wheels, from bonded abrasives to coated abrasives, from cutting to polishing applications, BLUESHARK offering the most comprehensive products and solutions .  If you are looking for best business partner in abrasives industrial,  BLUESHARK is the one always be there!

1)What we offer:
*"A to Z" Outstanding & Stable performance abrasives products
*Competitive price system
*ISO certified consistency
*General-Industrial-Professional” product offering 
*Professional "Lables-Packings-ADV" Graphics design supporting
*Dedicated customer service personnel
*Fast Leading time 
*Quality-Tracking and After-Sale-Service system 

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2)MOQ (minimum order quantity)  

Note: Below MOQ details available on the base of at least 4 pallet with mixed items. The MOQ standard is " Flexible" according to your details order list and welcome contact us sales group for more information.

      * Cut off and Grinding wheels ( hot-pressed or stick labels)
            100~125mm (4/4.5/5" inch) ~ 3000pcs/each labels
            150~230mm (6/7/8/9" inch) ~ 1000pcs/each labels
            250~400mm (10/12/14/16" inch) ~ 500pcs/each labels

      * Flap Discs 
           100~125mm (4/4.5/5" inch) ~ 1000pcs/each labels
           150~180mm ( 6/7" inch ) ~500pcs/each labels

      * Other Coated Abrasives
           5 cartons each label

BLUESHARK gurantee all the delivered quantity will be exactly same like your order details. If some items not exactly match standard box quantity, we may mixed-loading different items in some cartons with stickers show the inner details.

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 3)Graphic Design:

Labels Artwork

a)Developed by BLUESHARK according to customers' requirements.

b)All information show in the labels must be approved by BLUESHARK to ensure meet industry standards.

c)Each Label Printing-Plate-Making cost : 35~55.00usd and is one-time cost.   

Packaging: 

* All the products will packaged in BLUESHARK standard packings ( PVC shrink + Inner Box + Out Cartons ) in the blank style, colorful sticker attaching to the inner box and out cartons surface show all the specifications and tech details.

* Customized packings ( such like colorful printing inner box , bubble shell style,etc ) available and the additional cost according to details order quantity and requirements.

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4) Promotion Materials

 
* ADV T-shirt - Can be customized in different color, design and size.
 * Promotion & ADV Posters - BLUESHARK can design according to your C.I system.
 * Products Display Stands - Different materials & style available

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5) Leading Time: 
*Cut off and Grinding Wheels - within 6 weeks since the order details & graphics materials design confirmation. The subsequent orders will short to 4 weeks leading time.
*Abrasive Flap Discs -  within 4 weeks since the order details & graphics materials design confirmation. The subsequent orders will short to 3 weeks leading time.

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6) Why BLUESHARK OEM program
*We do business with "Thankful-Heart" 
*We treasure our customers brands the same like " BLUESHARK"
*We appreciated for customers' trust 
*We are professional 

Now already more than 40 customers enjoy ours OEM service even some famous abrasives brands. 
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Blueshark - Professional Abrasives Wheels Manufacturer & Supplier

BLUESHARK is one of the leading Chinese manufacturers of Abrasive Wheels. In our views, we don’t sell abrasives tools but Abrasives Solutions. Our main business is supply professional Abrasives Wheels to below industrial: 

* Metal & INOX Fabrication: Cutting, Grinding, Deburring, Blending, Cleaning, Finishing 
* Maintenance & Repair: Cutting, Grinding, Sharpening, Weld & Paints Removing 
* Railway: Cutting and Deburring 
* Foundry: Cutting, Grinding and Deburring 
* Glass: Grinding and Surface Finishing & Polishing 
* Construction: Cutting, Grinding and Surface Polishing 
* Woodworkings: Cutting, Sanding and Polishing 
* Other Industrial: Metallurgy, Aerospace, Military Projects,Petroleum, Chemicals. etc 

 BLUESHARK also distributor & supply full-line Abrasives Tools for provide ONE-STOP Abrasives Solution. The maxim for all of us developments is very simple: Added Value to your cutting and grinding works!!! 

 Thanks to BLUESHARK advanced well-equipped R&D team, advanced production technology, professional service attitude , fast lead time, rich marketing experiences and competitive prices system, we have made us be the major Abrasives Supplier of many leading Industrial and Abrasives Corporations in Europe, USA, Latin-America, ASIA and Middle East. 

 By following and anticipating competition in the global abrasives market, BLUESHARK promised customers key benefits include guaranteed and consistent high quality abrasives solution, Fast delivery and full-line tech support with sincerely service attitude. 

We will keep working hard improve the quality of Blueshark Abrasives Wheels...... 
We will keep working hard supply personality Abrasives Solution for all respectful customers...... 
We will keep working hard achieve 20% annual growth and become leading Abrasives Wheels Manufacturer in the world......