Cut-off Wheels

DRESSING STICKS
Rubber Finishing Sticks
These sticks are used for manual or mechanical honing on
machines where they are mounted in holders or fixtures.
Intended for use where precision dimensional limits and grade
controls are required, such as die polishing.
BETTER
MIN./
SIZE
STD.
T X W X L PKG. SPEC. UPC NO.
1/2 x 1/2 x 6 5/20 57A120-B2RR 61463610608
1/2 x 1 x 6 5/20 57A120-B2RR 61463610609
DRESSING STICKS
Blank Stock FastTrack
Made-To-Order Microabrasive
Superfinishing Sticks
Superfinishing blank stock encompasses a wide range of
different specifications. These blanks can be finished to your
dimensional requirements within two weeks from the date that
the order is received at Norton. Small lots, for test purposes, can
be express shipped.
ABRASIVE TYPE – GRIT TREATMENT
APPLICATIONS BOND RANGE TYPE
Superfinishing, NLA – V 240 – 1200 Sulfur, Wax
Finishing and NMVC – VCA
Dressing
NSA – V
Honing SG – VS 54 – 220 Sulfur, Wax
SGG – VS1
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE USE
Safe Operating Practices
Safe operating practices must be part of every
grinding wheel user’s operation. The greatest
efficiency and lowest overall abrasive cost can
be realized only if proven care and use
techniques become standard practice.
❚ Be sure to read any safety material/ guidelines
provided with the abrasive product.
❚ Always check the wheel for cracks or damage
before use.
❚ Before mounting the wheel, use a tachometer
to measure the spindle speed.
❚ Ensure the mounting flanges, backplate or
adapter supplied by the machine manufacturer
are properly used and kept in good condition.
ANSI Safety Requirement B7.1 provides wheel
mounting requirements. Check mounting
flanges for equal and correct diameter and use
blotters when supplied.
❚ Never use a grinding wheel with a rated speed
less than the grinder.
❚ Always mount, true and dress the wheel in
conformance with the guidelines published in
the ANSI Safety Requirements B7.1.
❚ Ensure the correct wheel guard is in place
before starting the wheel. Allow the wheel to
come up to full operating speed before starting
to grind for a minimum of one minute, and
stand out of the plane of rotation.
❚ NEVER use a high speed air sander as a
portable grinder.
❚ NEVER exceed the maximum operating speed
marked on the wheel being used. The
following formula may be used to calculate
wheel speed:
SFPM = Spindle Speed in RPM x Wheel Dia. in
inches x .262
❚ Avoid dropping or bumping the wheel.
❚ When not using the wheel, store the wheel in
its original packing materials or according to
ANSIB7.1. This protects the wheel and provides
easy identification.
For more information on product safety, click
on “Safety” on our website:
www.nortonabrasives.com or ask your
Norton Distributor for these publications:
❚ “Primer on Grinding Wheel Safety” (form 474)
❚ Portable Grinding Safety (form 1406)
❚ ANSI B7.1 “Safety Requirements for the Use,
Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels”
❚ ANSI B7.7 “Safety Requirements for Abrading
Materials with Coated Abrasive Systems”
❚ Federal Hazard Communication Standard 29
CFR 1910.95, 1910.132, 1910.133, 1910.134,
1910.138 and 1910.1200.
❚ Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
❚ Norton Safety Videos
❚ Other applicable regulations
Breakages/Personal Injury
In the event of on-machine breakage of Norton abrasive products, call your local Norton Distributor immediately. Whether involving personal
injury or not, the abrasive user should leave the equipment and other evidence undisturbed until a Norton Sales Representative has been
notified and conducts an investigation. Prompt action on the part of abrasive users, Distributors and Norton sales personnel is important to
ensure swift determination of the breakage cause and to guard against recurrence.
For additional information, please review ANSI, OSHA and literature provided by the grinding wheel and machine manufacturer. You may also
contact the Saint-Gobain Product Safety Department at Tel. 508-795-2317 or Fax 508-795-5120 or your Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
representative with any safety related questions.
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