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CNC WEST December 2017 /January 2018 www.CNC-West.com 49 Here are three Norton Rapid Prep XHD applica- tion examples : 1. Application: Light weld blending and finishing of firetruck ladders Material: Aluminum Machine: 7” Cleco model # 9173M (1.6hp) rated at 12,000 rpm Competitive Product: Coarse 7” Surface Conditioning disc SGA Product: Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse 7” Hook & Loop disc Results: Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse disc - 26% faster cut rate and 2X life vs. popular non-woven disc Operators at this company have been using competitive non-woven discs for many years. The primary operator has been doing this job since 1988 and is very open about how products work. He was impressed from the very start with the Norton Rapid Prep XHD discs. It did not wear down as fast as the competitive disc and both operators commented about Norton disc not leaving smear marks on the part as the disc wears away. The Norton disc also held up better to edge grinding and full contact. 2. Application: Spot weld grinding and surface finish- ing of IT network cabinets Material: Carbon Steel Machine: Dynabrade® air grinder model number 50821 rated @ 11,000 rpm using a competitor’s hard back-up pad Competitive Product: Coarse 4-1/2” quick-change disc with TS attachment SGA Product: Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse 4-1/2” quick-change disc with TS attachment Results: Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse disc – 2X life vs competitor’s product w/ less shed (The Norton XHD disc was able to complete 1040 square inches with no surface is- sues vs competitor’s 480 square inches). 3. Application: Locomotive cab weld grinding and sur- face blending before prime Material: Carbon Steel Competitive Product: Two popular designed grain fiber discs and one non-woven disc SGA Product: Norton Rapid Prep XHD Coarse 7” disc Results: Disruptive performance observed: Norton Rapid Prep XHD can reduce a 3 product operation to a single step - Back of cab – Norton Rapid Prep XHD disc was able to replace 3 products - Side of cab - Norton Rapid Prep XHD disc re- duces 2 steps into 1 - Front of cab – Norton Rapid Prep XHD disc shows better finish than a competitive fiber disc PRECISION FIRST YOUR SHRINK FIT SOLUTION • Fastest shrinking time ranging from 2-7 seconds. • Can shrink any Cutting Tool material from high speed steel to solid carbide. • Widest range available for a desktop unit 2-40mm (0.078” to 1.575”). • Special Shrink Fit machine and Toolholder package available. Contact us for details. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR PRECISION MACHINING Coolant port allows high pressure and volume of coolant for chip removal Dual face and flange contact holders for added rigidity Available in Taper Plus & Coolant Port Phone: (847) 367-4800 Email: sales@lyndexnikken.com www. lyndexnikken.com