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.

Abrasives in the Automotive Industry

abrasives in the automotive industry
Abrasives are used in every aspect of the growing automotive industry by manufacturers, repair/mechanic shops, and auto part suppliers.

With our expertise in the industry, we position our products to match the right grain, to the right application, at the right time in the metalworking process. From cleaning, deburring, polishing, component forming, and accessory repairs, ARC’s full line of coated abrasives and surface conditioning material provide tailored solutions for all your automotive needs.
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Field Support: We are, Where you Are

Application analysis is an important part of our industry. By identifying vulnerability in our product before it is shipped, analyzing helps ward off threats and the negative impact they can have on competitiveness and profits.

At ARC Abrasives, we strive to be more than just one of the many suppliers of abrasive products in the market. Our goal is to be a high-performance resource for our customers by working alongside you in the field to select the right abrasive product, with the right grain, to meet the specific demands of your application. How do we do this? Offering remove and on-site field support.

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Employee Spotlight: Janel Price & Michael Gehle

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Andrew Carnegie

Every employee spotlight, we highlight employees that help fill an important role at ARC. With shared interests and a common purpose, we recognize that results only come from an amazing team.
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Case Study: Mounted Flap Wheels & Earth Moving Equipment

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.

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Bonded: 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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