GRINDERS
700 WEST BROADWAY ALTON, IL 62002 PHONE 618.465.1898 FAX 618.465.2495 ABBOTTMACHINECO.COM
Belts are not just for holding up your pants...
Belt Grinding vs. Traditional Wheel Grinding “Abbott Machine Company is helping roll grinding shops boost their productivity by replacing bonded grinding wheels with abrasive belts,” said a spokesperson. “Abbott recently demonstrated how their VersaGrind Belt Grinding Attachment used with 3M Abrasive Belt could cut faster than wheels and achieve accurate part geometry on a variety of roll/rod materials, including thermal sprays, tool steels, rubber, chrome, and other types of materials.” “Compared to tradition bonded wheels, the belt system is easier to use and less dependent on operator skill. Changes-outs are faster, too, requiring as little as 90 seconds to change from a roughing belt to a finishing belt. 3M Abrasive Belts cut faster and do not require dressing, all helping the customer improve their roll grinding productivity.” “The VersaGrind belt grinding attachment combined with 3M Abrasive Belts offer improved productivity, reduced cost and improves profitability to our customers,” said Bob Abbott, President of Abbott Machine Company. “The system reduces wheel chatter and can produce finishes ranging from 110 RA to 2-3 RA, and tolerance to 0.0003-inch.” 3M Technical Service Representatives from around the world recently visited Abbott Machine Company to see the belt system in action. Nick Orf, Tech Service Engineer, 3M Abrasive Systems Division, said, “Using the VersaGrind belt attachment on existing grinding machines allows our customers around the globe to enjoy the benefits of the belt system without the cost of purchasing new grinding equipment.”
For more information, please contact Mike St Peters or Justin Snedeker at Abbott Machine Company. Phone: 618-465-1898 / 800-262-6478 Email: mike@abbottmachineco.com / justin@abbottmachineco.com Website: www.abbottmachineco.com / www.versagrind.com About the Author: Robert W. Abbott - President and owner of Abbott Machine Company for 50 years. Robert has serviced the metal cutting industry for over 50 years and helped build and design the VersaGrind belt Grinding attachment over ten years ago. Abbott Machine Company has been a proud member of the MDNA since 1970. 12
September 2015
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