Top 10 Super Characteristics of Superabrasives

Superabrasive grinding products get their ‘super’ characteristics from the extremely hard substances used to make them. Unlike conventional grinding wheels that are created using blends of less durable abrasive grains, superabrasives use industry’s the hardest known substances to achieve their abrasive properties.

Diamond has the most extreme Knoop hardness rating around 7,000, with synthetic or manmade diamonds having a more consistent hardness than its naturally occurring counterpart. The other popular superabrasive material, cubic boron nitride (CBN), is an extremely hard synthetic grain with a Knoop rating of 4,700. Conventional grains typically range from 2,100 to 2,500.

Upfront cost for these superabrasive grinding products is very high when compared to conventional abrasives, so what makes them so valuable to many industries? The secret is in this product’s return on investment.

Here are the top 10 reasons you should consider a superabrasive solution for your precision grinding or finishing process.

10. Decreased Cost Per Part

9. Decreased Cost in Swarf Management

8. Increased Production Parts Per Dress

7. Multiple Profile Grinds Without Dress

6. Less Residual Stress or Damage to the Part

5. Increased Throughput

4. Lower Grinding Pressure

3. Higher Removal Rates

2. Improved Surface Finish

…and the number one reason superabrasive products are a ‘super’ solution to your grinding and finishing needs:

1. Lower Overall Tooling Costs

When companies add up the superior precision, efficiency, quality, and durability that comes with a superabrasive grinding wheels, superabrasive grinding wheels and tools quickly justify their upfront cost.

If you are interested in a free quote, contact our customer service team to discuss how a superabrasive solution can be used to improve your company’s bottom line.