Yellow. The Klingspor customer magazine - Edition 1|2020

Yellow.
The Klingspor
Customer Magazine
Edition 1|2020
Powerhouse
The DT 350 BT kicks on the turbo
at the construction site. Page 6
An accomplished
all-rounder
The Kronenflex ® cutting-off wheel is celebrating its 70th birthday this year – and is commemorated
with one of the best Kronenflex ® iterations of all time: the Kronenflex ® EDGE. Page 4
TO BE WON
A FLEX angle grinder and
a box of Kronenflex ® EDGE
wheels, which will go on
sale in March. Page 3
An illuminating visit
YouTuber Michael Truppe was our guest at
Klingspor in early December. Page 7
Bring out the shine
Reasons why bathroom specialist KEUCO puts
their trust in Klingspor. Page 2

2 FITTINGS PRODUCTION
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On average, Germans wash their
hands between six and ten times a
day – many of them using bathroom
fittings crafted by esteemed bathroom
furnishings maker KEUCO.
1.
Pristine!
To ensure flawless surfaces and boost their productivity, bathroom
specialist KEUCO relies on abrasive belts made by Klingspor for the
manufacturing of their fittings and accessories.
3.
Shower, brush your teeth, and wash
your hands: the importance of
personal hygiene is taught to every
German at an early age. On an ordinary
day, Germans take a shower for six to ten
minutes, grab their tooth brush twice a
day and wash their hands six to ten times.
Personal hygiene? Essential to more than
50 million Germans.
They are supported in their daily
grooming efforts by bathroom furnishings
makers such as KEUCO. Head-quartered in
the North Rhine-Westphalian town of
Hemer, the eminent manufacturer offers a
product range that includes both premium
fittings and matching accessories. Better
yet, the company produces 93 per cent of
their products in Germany.
Pivotal grinding quality
The person in charge of ensuring that all
products possess a uniform surface is Jens
Weide, head of the grinding shop at
KEUCO. Aside from achieving the perfect
finish, his job also involves the creation of
surfaces that are easy to maintain and
offer an exceptionally deep shine that will
lose none of its beauty and quality over
time. “To accomplish this, we grind,
polish, purify, and chrome-plate every
single part”, reports Weide.
This may sound easy, but often proves
a challenge – depending on the material.
“Especially zinc die-casting parts require a
substantial amount of grinding
experience”, reveals Weide. The reason:
the material is made up of a dense top
surface and a porous subsurface. If you
grind off too much from the top surface,
you will end up with a chrome layer that is
full of holes.
But, this is not the only challenge to
overcome. Another formidable task is
choosing the appropriate abrasive belt.
“As a manufacturer, we are looking for
tools that offer a long service life without
compromising on accuracy”, says Weide.
For the longest time, a tool matching that
description for zinc die-casting parts did
not exist. The material of the available
tools smeared so much that it would clog
the spaces between the grains of the
abrasive belt, reducing the performance
of the belt to zero. A premature change of
the belt was commonplace.
Extended service life
“These shortcomings prompted us to turn
to Klingspor a while ago” , discloses Weide.
With great success. “The suggestions we
received from KEUCO put us in a position to
design a belt for grinding zinc die-casting
parts“, says Uwe Behrendt, Key Account
Manager at Klingspor. “It keeps the grit
from becoming smeared up, lengthening
the service life by a factor of 14.” Unlike
ordinary belts, which usually need to be
changed out every 120 parts, our belt will
last for 1,600 parts.
“That is enormous”, says Weide. After
all, the increased service life affords
KEUCO a twofold advantage: fewer
production shut-downs and, thus, reduced
expenses for abrasives and a plus in
productivity. Factors that may give the
company an edge over their competitors.
Also reason enough for both companies
to expand their cooperation. “In an
effort to support KEUCO the best I can, I
visit their premises at least once a month“,
says Behrendt. “If the need arises, I can
assess processes, encourage experiments
and look for alternative solutions – assuming
the role of an external adviser who can
offer a view from a different vantage
point.” Weide agrees: “We learn a great
deal from Klingspor. But, as far as the
grinding of our products is concerned,
Klingspor is learning from us as well.” ■
You will find more information
on the products made
by KEUCO at:
www.keuco.com
For more information on
our abrasive belts, visit
www.klingspor.de
2.
4.
1. To manufacture fittings and accessories,
the experts at KEUCO use blanks that are made
of brass or zinc die-cast.
2. Before they are installed in the bathroom,
the fittings are ground by hand or with the help
of a robot.
3. Once ground, the fittings are polished and
purified. Only after these steps will they be given
their chrome coating in the electroplating shop.
4. Before the finished fittings leave the KEUCO
factory, they are subjected to a final inspection.

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THE KLINGSPOR WORLD
3
New
responsibilities
Personnel matter.
Complementing his current
responsibilities as Sales
Director Germany, Austria,
and Switzerland, Dirk Köpsel started working as the new Head of
Marketing and Sales in Western Europe on January 1, 2020. His
objective in assuming this role is to further bolster the impact of the
marketing and sales activities undertaken by the abrasives
manufacturer. “My goal is to provide for a closer cooperation and more
finely tuned coordination between the European subsidiaries”, says
Köpsel. “First and foremost on my agenda are the topics of e-commerce
and brand awareness.“■
Spring sales event
Free gift. Held between February 3 and March 27, 2020 under the motto of
“We are celebrating – come join us”, this year’s spring sales event is treating
Klingspor customers to a special free gift: a 5-litre keg of Westerwald Bräu
brandishing the design of the Klingspor corporation. The promotion applies
to the three product bundles that are launched to commemorate the
anniversary of the Kronenflex ® brand: “Cutting”, composed of 300 cuttingoff
wheels for steel and stainless steel, “Cutting and grinding”, comprising
200 cutting-off wheels and 80 abrasive mop discs”, and “Diamond”, which
includes 12 laser-welded diamond cutting blades. ■
BBelt joint
for
The transformation of abrasive
paper and abrasive cloth into an
abrasive belt requires a permanent
connection of the paper / cloth
ends. Essential in this regard: an
abrupt transition at the junction
must be avoided. This is why the
belt joint runs at a 45 to 80 degree
angle to the running direction of
the belt. The general shape of the
belt joint varies with the backing of
the abrasive and the application for
which the belt will be used. An
overlap joint is formed by two ends
that are reciprocally bevelled, laid
on top of each other and joined by
compression. The ends of a butt
joint abut each other and are joined
by means of a strip of film. ■
His former career as an American Football player allowed Malte Schwenzfeier (right) to
build up an extremely powerful physique – which now serves him well in his capacity as a
bobsled pusher.
Talent discovered
Bobsleighing. When Malte Schwenzfeier entered into the staff
competition Klingspor held in 2018 to celebrate their 125th anniversary,
he had no idea that this moment would turn his life upside down. “In the
spirit of the company’s role as sponsor of the German Bobsleigh and Luge
Association (BSD), we were challenged to push a bobsled”, reports the
24-year-old. The fastest competitor was awarded tickets to the Bobsleigh
World Cup in Winterberg – and Schwenzfeier won. “The experience of the
win and the subsequent visit to the World Cup had piqued by interest, and
I was dying to give the sport a serious try.” With success. Since March he
has been a member of the Wiesbaden training group, run by the BSD –
and won first place in the German junior championship competition in the
bobsled piloted by his team mate Philipp Zielasko. ■
Basic Knowledge Compact
Whether printed or digital: the
brochure “Basic Knowledge
Compact” by Klingspor provides
the user with 23 pages
of collected fundamentals on
the topics of abrasives – including
valuable tips for the
user’s daily work routine. ■
The angle grinder L 10-11
125 with a heavy duty
motor, microprocessor
electronics and optimised
cooling.
Win your own FLEX
angle grinder!
All we need is:
Your story with a Kronenflex ® cutting-off wheel
Imprint
Publisher Klingspor Management GmbH & Co. KG;
Commercial Register: Wetzlar, No. A 7011;
represented by: Klingspor Verwaltungs GmbH;
Commercial: Wetzlar, No. B 3020; 35708 Haiger,
Head Office: Hüttenstraße 36, 35708 Haiger, Germany
Managing Directors: Dipl.-Ing. Jan Gaj, Dr. rer. pol.
Hoang Duy Nguyen, Dr.-Ing. Hans-Jörg Seifert
VAT No. DE 267856784
Contact: E-mail: gelb@klingspor.de,
Tel.: +49 2773-922-0
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Editorial Team: Rebecca Lorenz; Design: Sabine
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Photo credits Title and page 3: FLEX; page 2: KEUCO;
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Marking the 70th birthday of a wheel steeped in tradition, we are
eager to learn your personal Kronenflex ® story. Share your
experience and win a powerful FLEX angle grinder and a tin of
our new Kronenflex ® EDGE cutting-off wheels.
Participation is very easy: send us your story along with your
name and address
by email to: gewinnspiel@klingspor.de
or by postal mail to:
Klingspor Management GmbH & Co. KG, Hüttenstr. 36,
35708 Haiger, Germany
The closing date is 30 April 2020.
The winner will be picked from
the draw. The judges' decision is
final. All personal details will be
treated as confidential.
Only available from
participating dealers.
The box contains
25 Kronenflex® EDGE
cutting-off
wheels.

4 KEYWORD KRONENFLEX ® Yellow. The Klingspor Customer Magazine 1|2020
Revolutionary
by tradition
In 1950 Klingspor developed the world's first high-speed cutting-off
wheel under the name of Kronenflex ® . The Kronenflex ® EDGE will write
the next chapter in this success story – and raise the bar for the market
starting in March of 2020.
A
high-speed cutting-off wheel? Nobody had heard
of such a thing in 1950. Back then, traditional
grinding discs and cutting-off wheels – often
measuring 6 and 13 millimetres in thickness – reigned
supreme. “The discs available at that time were not
suitable to be paired with the newly invented high-speed
tools“, notes Kiran Sebastian, member of Klingspor’s
Business Development team. No wonder then that Carl
Klingspor quickly teamed up with tool manufacturers in
1950 to develop the first high-speed cutting-off wheel
under the brand name Kronenflex ® .
Breaking entirely new ground at the time, the
revolutionary innovation not only made the workplace
safer but also boosted the cutting speed while reducing
wear at the same time. Milestones that have remained the
standard by which even modern product developments
are measured today. “Over the years, we have enhanced
our Kronenflex ® portfolio continuously”, states Sebastian.
Another reason why he is convinced that: “The new
Kronenflex ® EDGE, which will become available in March
of 2020, will be the best Kronenflex ® cutting-off wheel
there has ever been.“
A true all-rounder
What makes this new wheel so good? “Well, for one thing,
its grain”, explains Sebastian. The reason is that the
mono-crystalline grain used during the production of the
Kronenflex ® EDGE is self-sharpening. This is because: the
grain is shed during every use of the cutting-off wheel.
The resulting minuscule cracks and fissures provide for
renewed sharpness, preserving the wheel’s uniform
sharpness and cutting performance throughout the
cutting process.
Another stand-out feature is the thickness of the
wheel. While only 1.2 millimetres thick, the Kronenflex ®
EDGE merges all benefits offered by standard 1.0 and 1.6
millimetre cutting-off wheels. “Whether you use it on
steel, stainless steel, aluminium, sheet metal, profiles or
solid material: our tests have shown that the Kronenflex ®
EDGE is an excellent choice for metal of nearly all types
and thicknesses“, knows Sebastian. “Better still, it cuts
substantially faster and shows significantly less wear than
1.6 millimetre and 1.0 millimetre wheels, respectively.”
However, performance and service life were only two
focal points during the development of the Kronenflex ®
EDGE. “When you ask users what they would like to see in
a new wheel, the answer is always the same”, says
Sebastian with a smirk. “The trifecta of first-rate cutting
performance, minimum wear and, of course, a work
experience that is as pleasant and safe as possible.” As a
founding member of the Organisation for the Safety of
Abrasive Tools, Klingspor always strives to provide onthe-job
safety that goes above and beyond the
requirements stipulated by law.
This effort is definitely reflected in the Kronenflex ®
EDGE as well. It develops only a negligible amount of heat
and vibrations. “As a result, the users benefit from a
performance that combines a clean cut with an
exceptionally pleasant way of working”, notes Sebastian.
The consequence: occupational illnesses, e.g. circulatory
disorders, caused by vibrations can be prevented for the
long term.
“Users can enhance their work experience even further
if they take to heart one simple tip”, says Sebastian.
And that is: refrain from exerting too much pressure on
tool and cutting-off wheel. “If relying solely on the power
of the tool and the cutting-off wheel, you will find that
you can apply less force and utilise the maximum ability of
the Kronenflex ® EDGE in terms of cutting performance
and service life.“ ■
Sharp, swift, and safe
Cutting-off wheel
EDGE
Properties
Winkelschleifer
Hardness E E E E E E E
Aggressiveness E E E E E E D
Service life E E E E E E E
Bohrmaschine
Drehzahlgeregelter
Winkelschleifer
Materials
Stainless steel
Steel
Aluminium
Fugenschneider
Winkelschleifer mit
J
J
J
Hubbalken mit
Marmorierkörpern
Motortrennschleifer
Advantages
Stationäre Trenn-
Tischmaschine
NEW
‣‣
High performance cutting-off wheel with
self-sharpening abrasive grain
‣‣
First-rate cutting performance at a long service life
Abgewinkelter
Biegsame Welle
Benzintrenner mit
‣‣
Wide Stabschleifer range of applications
Klemmvorrichtung
Kehlnahtschleifer
Tischsäge
Mauerschlitzfräse
Stationäre Trenn- Parkettschleifer Bohrständer

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KRONENFLEX ®
5
1950
witnessed the development
of the first Kronenflex
® cutting-off wheel.
45
KILOGRAMS
Breaking load at a
circumferential speed of 80 m/s
– these are the values achieved
by the very first Kronenflex ®
during testing.
1.2
MILLIMETRES
is the thickness of the new
Kronenflex ® EDGE cutting-off
wheel. For comparison: the
thinnest cutting-off wheel
prior to the inception of the
Kronenflex ® in 1950 was six
millimetres thick.
40
PER CENT
less loss in performance due
to environmental influences
can be achieved by storing
the Kronenflex ® EDGE in the
box.

6 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
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Cool grains
The reasons why the agglomerate belt CS 326 Y provides
for a pristine finish when used for cylindrical grinding on
stainless steel.
The production of
agglomerate belts
involves abrasive
grains of identical size
that are shaped into larger
granulates and bonded to a
carrier belt.
A
beverage producer in the East of
Germany: the ingredients for a soft
drink are stored in large stainless
steel tanks. When the mix in the bottling
plant starts running low, a fresh supply is
pumped through stainless steel pipes – 24
hours a day, seven days a week. “An
operation like that has to rely on sanitary
conditions one hundred per cent”, knows
Yusuf Acikel, Business Development
Manager at Klingspor. “Perfect hygiene
can only be achieved with perfectly
manufactured stainless steel products.”
No wonder that manufacturers in the
foodstuffs, drinks and tobacco industry as
well as chemical and pharmaceutical
companies demand nothing but the best
quality from their suppliers. “Instrumental
to supreme quality in stainless steel products
is, first and foremost, a consistent
scratch depth”, explains Acikel. “The
surface needs to be as uniform as possible
– because even deviations by a few
micrometres can have a major impact.”
Steady results
Always a challenge – even for producers of
stainless steel products. “You as the
supplier have to ensure consistent surface
outcomes without losing sight
of the cost you incur by the
abrasives”, notes Acikel.
One possible solution:
agglomerate or long-life
abrasive belts such as the
CS 326 Y.
“Designed for cylindrical
grinding, the CS 326 Y
is furnished with a socalled
Kulex agglomerate”,
discloses Acikel. Its production involves
multiple abrasive grains of identical size
that are shaped into larger granulates and
bonded to a carrier belt. “The grains that
are used up during the grinding process
are shed, exposing fresh abrasive grains;
this allows the belt to ensure a consistent
scratch depth combined with a clean
scratch pattern.”
The ability of the CS 326 Y to sharpen
itself offers the users yet another benefit:
it extends service life, thus reducing the
time needed for retooling and the cost of
the abrasives during production. “No
wonder that the CS 326 Y is our bestselling
agglomerate belt at the moment”,
says Acikel. “This is thanks to the fact that
our agglomerate belts offer our customers
not only the performance and service life
they need – but also quality made in
Germany.“ ■
For more information
on our agglomerate
belts, visit www.
klingspor.de
A powerhouse for concrete
With their new diamond cutting blade DT 350 BT
Klingspor is kicking up the cutting speed in
the construction industry.
Ten to eleven kilograms – that is the
average weight of a modern petrolpowered
cutter. “Since the weight is
exclusively supported by the arms,
working with the tool is taxing”, knows
Ibraim Lapa, Director of Business
Development. “Currently, the only way to
make work more comfortable is to execute
the cuts in the fastest way possible.”
To accomplish exactly that, Klingspor
has been carrying since February the DT
350 BT, a diamond cutting blade that is
tailored to the needs of the construction
industry thanks to its unparalleled
aggressiveness and cutting performance.
“The key advantage to the user lies in the
turbo segment incorporated in the tool”,
says Lapa. “The cuts integrated into this
turbo segment minimise friction – thus
allowing for faster cutting speeds.”
Properties that are of particular
importance during work on
reinforced concrete. “The
construction industry uses this
material in a wide variety of tensile
and compressive strengths. This is
why our development efforts also
factored in that the blade needs to
be suited equally well for all
common standard classes”, reveals
Lapa.
Despite offering a higher cutting
speed, the new blade does not make any
compromises when it comes to on-the-job
safety. “Just as with all of our diamond
cutting blades, we check each segment of
the DT 350 BT individually – in line with
our policy to only supply blades that
satisfy both the minimum statutory
requirements and the strict standards
established by the Organisation for the
Safety of Abrasives.” ■
For more
information on the
DT 350 BT, visit:
www.klingspor.de
In turbo mode
Diamond cutting blade
DT 350 BT EXTRA
Properties
Winkelschleifer
Design Laser-welded
Segmenting Turbo
Aggressiveness E E E E E E D
Bohrmaschine
Service life E E E E D D D
Advantages
Drehzahlgeregelter
Winkelschleifer
Materials
Concrete
Construction site
materials
Fugenschneider
‣‣
Universal product with laser-welded turbo segments
for general construction Kehlnahtschleifer material Tischsäge
‣‣
Fast and effortless cutting
‣‣
Excellent price/performance ratio
Winkelschleifer mit
Hubbalken mit
Marmorierkörpern
Mauerschlitzfräse

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FACTORY VISIT
7
1.
3.
5.
4.
6.
A day at
Klingspor
7.
8.
In his quest to find answers to the various questions his viewers have
on the topic of abrasives, YouTuber Michael Truppe spent a day in
December as a guest at Klingspor.
What is the grit on an abrasive paper made of? Do
you really have to observe the running direction
printed on the product while working? And, is
there an actual difference between premium and low-cost
abrasives? In an effort to answer this and other questions
asked by the 286,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel
Let`s Bastel, Michael Truppe paid the production team at
Klingspor in Haiger a visit in early December.
Sound tips for do-it-yourselfers
The expressed goal of this YouTuber, who is a favourite
with a myriad of tinkerers and do-it-yourselfers: collect as
much information as possible – and afford his viewers
exciting insights into the production of abrasives. The
support he receives does not only come from his camera
man but also from a large number of Klingspor's product
experts. “We have been keeping tabs on this YouTube
channel for quite some time”, says Christin Rabitz, PR and
Social Media Manager at Klingspor. “This is why the
decision to join in came to us quickly.”
No sooner said than done – and, before the first day
was out, the channel produced two videos that received
more than 40,000 clicks shortly after they were posted at
the end of January. “The fact that many of our viewers are
not professional craftsmen is exactly the reason why we
focus on providing comprehensive tips and notes on the
use of abrasives”, details Rabitz. “After all, no matter
which product they work with in their project: they should
be safe while using it.”
This is why Klingspor did not hesitate when asked to
provide a look behind the scenes of production – because
the importance of the grit, chromaticity and running
direction cannot be truly grasped without an
understanding of production. “Yet, the production
process offers more than just valuable information – it
also separates premium abrasives from their cheap
counterparts”, says Rabitz. “We have nothing to hide in
this department.” ■
1. In order not to miss anything, every single
step of production is carefully documented.
2. Truppe also brought along a host of
questions submitted by his viewers.
3. For instance: what does the belt joint
have to do with the running direction?
4. Despite the vast volume of information:
the mood was exuberant.
5. So much so that Truppe felt encouraged to
perform a quality inspection of the cutting-off
wheels himself.
6. He quickly learned: what you need is speed
when it comes to bonding abrasive belts.
7. Truppe was particularly fascinated with
the machines and the way they operated.
8. But, during his visit of the factory,
he collected not only impressions but abrasives
as well.
The videos taken of
the factory visit
are available on:
www.youtube.com

8 CHOICE OF ABRASIVES
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Grinding tips for
professionals
Part 7:
Abrasive
For more info, log on to:
www.youtube.com
Abrasive disc, fibre disc or abrasive mop disc? There are many different ways to
grind metal. Our expert explains which benefits the various abrasives have to offer and
how their service life can be extended for the long term.
What is the primary focus of every
training session?”, asks Gavin
Smith, trainer and director of
Business Development at Klingspor UK.
“Safety! Not far behind is the question of
how to tap the maximum performance and
lifetime of the products”. He knows of
which he speaks – after all, Smith's
profound experience stems not only from
his 33 years at Klingspor but also from
hundreds of training sessions and
instructional videos he posted on YouTube.
“If you want to grind metal, you can opt
between an abrasive disc, a fibre disc and
an abrasive mop disc”, explains Smith.
“The choice users make hinges on the kind
of stock removal rate, versatility and cost
they expect.”
The angle is important
Abrasive discs, for instance, offer the
advantage of being affordable and
versatile. What is more, they can be used to
reach places that would be hard to access
with other tools. “Achieving the highest
performance requires that you choose the
correct angle of attack”, informs Smith.
Approx. 30 degrees are ideal. If operating
with a steeper or flatter angle, you will
reduce the aggressiveness of the disc – and
accelerate wear in the process.
Creating the perfect finish will then
require an additional tool: the fibre disc.
“This product comes with three types of
grains, each with its own unique
properties”, says Smith. The first one,
aluminium oxide, loses its aggressiveness
quickly, thus providing for a clean finish.
This makes this grain ideal for fine metals.
Your profile partner
The second one, zirconium, is a selfsharpening
grain with great aggressiveness.
“Our current best-seller, however, is
ceramic grain”, discloses Smith. This is
because it marries a long service life with
good stock removal rates and minimum
heat generation to create a clean finish on
high-alloyed and non-alloyed materials.
However, the choice of fibre disc is not
the only factor that affects performance.
“Fibre discs also require a matching backing
pad”, says Smith. His recommendation for
fine grinding and fine grits is the medium
hard version, while he considers the harder
version to work best for higher removal
rates and coarse grits. “If the backing pad
you are using is too small, worn out or
damaged, the lifetime of the disc will be
diminished.”
Smith’s overall favourite, however, is
the abrasive mop disc. “In my opinion, this
tool offers the best price-performance
ratio.” The reason: it is capable of
completing two work steps: stock removal
and surface finishing. “Better yet, abrasive
mop discs possess a long lifetime and
provide for enhanced on-the-job safety.”
For instance, they generate a much lower
amount of noise, vibrations, and dirt.
“However, picking the right backing is
essential here, too”, declares Smith.
Machines with lower power are best paired
with cotton backings. High-speed
machines, on the other hand, should be
used with a backing made of a cottonpolyester
mix. “If you combine these
choices with a flat grinding angle, you will
utilise the maximum lifetime of the
product.“ ■
For two years now Gavin Smith has been producing
YouTube videos for Klingspor. Our objective: share
Klingspor's abrasives expertise with users across the globe
– and provide them with useful tips that will make it easier
for them to use the tools with great efficiency in their daily
work routine. Ten videos on the subject areas of weld seam
finishing and diamond cutting blades are already available in
different languages on YouTube.
This year, we will be adding the subject area of wood
processing.
At a glance
You will find additional information on the topics of abrasive disc, fibre disc and stock removal
in the following videos.
1. The tutorial on
stock removal:
www.youtube.com
2. The tutorial on
fibre disc backing
pads:
www.youtube.com
3. The tutorial on
thin cutting-off
wheels:
www.youtube.com