FINISHING EXPERT GUIDANCE


automotive aftermarket and building & construction products, the company is dedicated to delighting its customers. With a global network of 60


facilities in over 25 countries and wealth of expertise, its dedicated teams have compiled this definitive one-stop guide to all abrasives used during the welding process. Within the 44-page guide, you will


T


he Norton brand has over 135 years of experience providing high quality abrasive solutions to many


diverse markets. From metal fabrication, manufacturing, and transportation to


find products selected by leading industry experts. At every stage, the experts from Norton recommend solutions for each part of the process; giving you the highest quality, the most efficient and most effective


products to complete your job. Handy process overviews


and comprehensive product matrix will help you find the right Norton solutions with ease. In the brochure you will find


solutions for every step of the welding process across all three commonly- used metals in the industry for both MIG and TIG processes. The handy quick-reference guides recommend the best product for every step of the welding preparation and finishing process for carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium. See the guide HERE…


MAGIC? NO – ELECTROCHEMISTRY L


ocated near Dusseldorf, Germany, Reuter manufactures state-of-the-art technology for


electrochemical cleaning, polishing and marking. Electrochemical cleaning while at the same time passivating the surface with food-grade electrolytes instead of toxic pickling and etching chemicals, that’s what Reuter offers. So, how does it work? Take a few


million carbon fibres, a good 100 A continuous current, plus the right electrolyte and a welder has never polished so quickly. This solves a serious welding dilemma because the tarnish, scaling and rust, that are often caused by the destruction of the passive layer during welding, are simply brushed away. This is made possible by the high


energy density and the conductivity of the up to 4.5 million carbon fibres: electric arcs are created at the tip of the fibres. These remove tarnish, oxidation and even light scaling in a flash, without damaging the surface. Reuter cleaning electrolyte is the


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non-toxic food additive E338, also known from cola drinks. It cools, increases the electrical conductivity and protects against renewed overheating by evaporation. The oxygen split off in the process combines on the metal surface to form chromium oxide: in this way, the protective passive layer is restored in the same operation. This effect has been certified by the Federal Institute for Materials Research. The cleaning effect is therefore


not created by etching or grinding, but is gentle on the surface due to the extremely high energy density. When brushing, the carbon fibres nestle exactly to the shape of the workpiece; by flexibly extending the fibres from the Teflon sleeve, corners and crevices can also be reached. Suitable brush shapes and sizes are available for every cleaning task. Mirror-smooth polishing can be


achieved with Reuter’s


switchable AC/ DC devices also facilitate


direct current (DC) mode for high-gloss polishing. Strong discolouration can be removed or evened out and dull areas in the heat-impact zone can be treated to the desired level of gloss. Forgery-proof marking can be


achieved with a writing template or label printer used to produce individual signatures on your workpieces. Dark marking applies an oxidation layer to the surface; bright marking removes parts of the surface – like engraving but does not look dark. Both methods are permanent and resistant against chemicals and abrasion – and are therefore often used for surgical instruments, tools, sanitary fittings, and so on. www.reuter.works/en/


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