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The Daily Grind is the ARC Abrasives, Inc. blog that showcases any news, case studies, and upcoming events for the company and consumers. Start by reading any of the posts below.

Case Study: PREDATOR Belts and Automotive Components

ARC Abrasives teamed up with a supplier of advanced automotive technology to test the effectiveness of our PREDATOR Ceramic Hybrid belts to their current standard grain belts. All products were tested on aluminum and steel components for the automotive hybrid market. To learn more, download the white paper to read about how ARC helped increase production and efficiency to further impact their bottom line.

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Employee Spotlight: JOANNA HAYES & PATSY PATTERSON


Joanna Hayes, Machine Operator
Meet Joanna Hayes. Joanna works on 3rd shift in the Flap Disc department mostly operating the machine. Working at ARC for almost 7 years, her experience has grown so she also assists the PSA and Quick-Lok departments in addition to her own duties.
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CUT OFF WHEEL SAFETY

Most angle grinder and cut off wheel accidents occur due to product misuse or mishandling. That’s why it’s important to understand the safety and limitations of an abrasive and its tool.

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Flash Sale Case Study: Mounted Flap Wheels

Flap wheels are an adaptable abrasive product that are made of coated flaps arranged around a hub. They are flexible and allow variation to the shape of the workpiece geometry. Flap wheels are sufficient in a variety of industries such as: metal fabrication, automotive, aerospace, and machinery manufacturing. The adaptability of the product makes them an effective tool for many applications.

Mounted flap wheels are one of the many products in the ARC Flash Sale! To learn more, view the landing page and contact your local ARC representative at 800-888-4885.
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RPM Safety in the Abrasives Industry

When it comes to cutting, surface preparation, and blending, there are a few safety issues that need to be evaluated before an operator even starts an application. One of the glaring issues in the abrasives industry is using a product or tool with the incorrect RPM speed (Revolutions Per Minute).
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