Industrial Manufacturing & sanding BLOG

In this blog, the experienced abrasive technicians at Fintech Abrasives outline common causes for sanding belt breakdown and the steps you can take to avoid each issue.

Air file sanders are the recommended tool for removing spot welds, especially if they are located in areas that larger and thicker belt sanders can’t reach. In this blog, the team at Fintech Abrasives provides practical instructions for using an air file sander to clear away spot welds that impact the quality of your workpiece.

Dust and debris accumulation will not only reduce the effectiveness of your abrasives, but may also scratch or burn workpieces. Regularly cleaning your abrasives can help to extend their lifespan. In this post we outline a few options for cleaning your sanding belts.

When selecting a sanding belt for an application, your options depend on what material you will be working on and the desired type of finish. In this blog, we’ll compare silicon carbide and aluminum oxide, which are popular abrasives in the metalworking and woodworking industries thanks to their versatile performance and ability to deliver quality results.

Ceramic and zirconia are both high-performance sanding grains that last a lot longer than aluminum oxide. They also sharpen with each use, enabling them to keep doing an effective cutting job until the grain is completely worn. We've provided an overview of each one and how they compare to one another in performance.