Grinding, or abrasive machining, is the process of removing metal in the form of minute chips by the action of irregularly shaped abrasive particles. These particles may be in bonded wheels, coated ...

An angle grinder is one of the most widely-used power tools, in part because it’s fun to use and in part because it’s so effective at removing material. Unfortunately, among power tools, it’s also ...

When the batteries for 4.5-in. angle grinders started coming in larger configurations, the motors had more torque, higher RPM, and sufficient run-time for nearly any project. Thus, these tools became ...

Robots can use abrasive belts to grind or polish the materials used to make orthopedic implants. Each step in the creation of a metal medical prosthesis presents particular challenges. Choosing the ...

Four new water-based fluids excel when “pushed to their limits,” a Cimcool source indicated. The synthetic formulations reportedly have outperformed some sulfo-chlorinated oils by up to 300%. Cimcool ...

There’s nothing wrong with using a good, old-fashioned hacksaw, but there are faster, easier ways to cut metal. We’ll show ...