{"id":9826,"date":"2026-07-06T16:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/blog\/abrasive-discs\/metal-fabrication-grinding-discs\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:02:10","slug":"metal-fabrication-grinding-discs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/blog\/abrasive-discs\/metal-fabrication-grinding-discs\/","title":{"rendered":"Grinding Discs for Metal Fabrication in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<article style=\"width:100%;max-width:1040px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;padding:0 0 clamp(48px,10vw,80px);color:#232323;font-family:Manrope,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:clamp(16px,4vw,18px);line-height:1.68;overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:break-word;\">\n<header style=\"padding:clamp(14px,4vw,18px) 0 clamp(22px,6vw,28px);border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;margin-bottom:24px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#cc0000;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;\">Abrasive discs<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0;color:#555f66;font-size:clamp(17px,4.4vw,20px);line-height:1.58;\">Technical guide to choosing <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding discs for metal fabrication<\/strong> for burrs, part fitting, preparation and stock removal.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<nav aria-label=\"Table of contents\" style=\"margin:0 0 30px;padding:clamp(16px,4vw,20px) clamp(16px,5vw,22px);background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e8ebef;border-top:3px solid #023a51;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#023a51;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin:0 0 0 22px;padding:0;font-size:clamp(16px,4vw,17px);line-height:1.62;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><a style=\"color:#023a51;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"#claves-fabricacion\">7 keys to choosing grinding discs<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><a style=\"color:#023a51;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"#flujo-fabricacion\">Where grinding fits in fabrication<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><a style=\"color:#023a51;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"#decision-productiva\">Deciding on productivity and finish<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><a style=\"color:#023a51;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"#productos-fabricacion\">Abrasteel discs for grinding in fabrication<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><a style=\"color:#023a51;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"#abrasteel-fabricacion\">Abrasteel for fabrication processes<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding-left:4px;\"><a style=\"color:#023a51;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"#preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 26px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">These are the 7 criteria we recommend reviewing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin:0 0 18px 24px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Material and hardness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Amount of material to remove<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Type of burr<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Pressure and machine<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Next stage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 5px;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Disc service life<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0;padding-left:4px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Cost per operation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">In metal fabrication and processing, grinding is not a secondary operation. It affects part fit, preparation time, weld quality, the subsequent finish and the total cost of production. Choosing <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding discs for metal fabrication<\/strong> means looking beyond fast stock removal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">The aim may be to remove burrs after cutting, correct an edge, grind down a weld spot, prepare a surface or recover a part before moving on to sanding or finishing. Each case calls for a different balance between removal rate, life, temperature, <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">vibration<\/strong> and control. If the choice is wrong, the operator makes up for it with more pressure and the process becomes erratic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\">This guide does not compete with a boilermaking guide or a welding post. Here the focus is metal fabrication as a production flow: repeat parts, short runs, fitting, time control and abrasive selection so that the process is stable. The parent content for deciding between abrasive families is still the <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/blog\/guides-and-tutorials\/metal-fabrication-abrasives\/\">guide to abrasives for metal fabrication<\/a>; this post goes into the detail of <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:24px 0 30px;padding:14px;background:#f9fafb;border:1px solid #e8ebef;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:contain;background:#ffffff;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/images\/disco-desbaste-basic.jpg\" alt=\"Abrasteel grinding disc for metal fabrication\"><figcaption style=\"margin:10px 0 0;color:#555f66;font-size:15px;\">Grinding in metal fabrication has to combine stock removal, control and process continuity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"claves-fabricacion\" style=\"margin:clamp(38px,9vw,54px) 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8ebef;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(24px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;\">7 keys to choosing grinding discs<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">1. Material and hardness<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Behaviour changes between <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">carbon steel<\/strong>, <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stainless<\/strong>, cast iron, aluminium and alloys. A disc that is too hard can glaze and heat the part; one that is too soft can wear out before its time. The selection should start from the main material and from the special cases that do not tolerate contamination or excess heat.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">2. Amount of material to remove<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Not all <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding<\/strong> jobs have the same intensity. Removing a fine <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">burr<\/strong> is not the same as grinding down a thick area or correcting a weld bead. For heavy removal, robustness and removal capacity come first; for fine fitting it may be better to move on to <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/abrasive-discs\/blade-discs\/\">flap discs<\/a> afterwards.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">3. Type of burr<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">burr<\/strong> can come from cutting, punching, sawing, machining or welding. If it is hard and localised, the disc must bite with <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">safety<\/strong>. If it is light and spread out, aggressive grinding may not be needed. Identifying where the burr comes from helps avoid using more abrasive than necessary.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">4. Pressure and machine<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The angle grinder, the <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">diameter<\/strong> and the working posture determine the result. A disc that only works under heavy pressure causes fatigue, <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">vibration<\/strong> and heat. In fabrication it is best to look for a steady response, because the same operator may repeat the operation many times during the shift.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">5. Next stage<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Grinding<\/strong> is hardly ever the end of the process. It may be followed by welding, painting, sanding, cleaning or visual <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">finishing<\/strong>. If the disc leaves deep marks or overheats, it complicates the rest of the route. Choosing with the next stage in mind reduces rework.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">6. Disc service life<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Service life<\/strong> must be measured together with stability. A disc that lasts a long time but grinds slowly may not pay off. One that removes stock quickly but wears unevenly causes constant changes. The right reference keeps its performance over a large part of its life.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">7. Cost per operation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">In fabrication, cost is calculated per accepted part, not per disc bought. You have to add up consumption, time, energy, rework, marks, stoppages and <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">safety<\/strong>. The best disc for a line may be the one that reduces variability, even if it is not the cheapest per unit.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"flujo-fabricacion\" style=\"margin:clamp(38px,9vw,54px) 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8ebef;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(24px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;\">Where grinding fits in fabrication<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"><strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">Grinding<\/strong> comes between cutting and <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">finishing<\/strong>, between machining and assembly, or after a correction. That is why it has to be coordinated with <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/abrasive-discs\/cutting-discs\/\">cutting discs<\/a>, with flap discs and with cleaning solutions such as <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/abrasive-discs\/clean-strip-discs\/\">Clean Strip<\/a>. If each operation has a defined abrasive, the shop improvises less.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:24px 0;border:1px solid #e8ebef;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;min-width:680px;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding:14px;background:#023a51;color:#fff;text-align:left;font-weight:800;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;\">Stage<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:14px;background:#023a51;color:#fff;text-align:left;font-weight:800;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;\">Common problem<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:14px;background:#023a51;color:#fff;text-align:left;font-weight:800;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;\">Abrasive decision<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top;\">After cutting<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top;\">Burr, sharp edge or deviation.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top;\">Grinding for initial removal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top;\">Before assembly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top;\">Part fit or interference.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;vertical-align:top;\">Robust disc and pressure control.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\">Before finishing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\">Marks or excessive roughness.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px;vertical-align:top;\">Move to flap discs if uniformity is the aim.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"decision-productiva\" style=\"margin:clamp(38px,9vw,54px) 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8ebef;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(24px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;\">Deciding on productivity and finish<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The right question is not just which disc removes more. In metal fabrication you have to ask which disc keeps the process running best. If the <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">operator<\/strong> takes less time but leaves deep marks, the saving disappears at finishing. If the disc does not remove enough, time is lost and fatigue increases. The selection must balance removal, control and repeatability. For an overview of categories and general uses, see the <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/blog\/guides-and-tutorials\/we-explore-the-types-of-grinding-discs-available-at-abrasteel\/\">general guide to grinding discs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">For industrial purchasing, we recommend separating references by level of demand: general grinding, heavy grinding and special materials. This classification makes <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stock<\/strong>, operator training and analysis of consumption per part or batch easier.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">How to measure whether the disc is working<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">In metal fabrication, the assessment should be based on simple data: parts worked per disc, average time per operation, rework, visible marks and disc changes per shift. You do not need a complex system to see whether a reference fits. It is enough to compare real consumption and ask the team where they lose time: slow bite, excess heat, <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">vibration<\/strong>, uneven wear or an overly aggressive finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The analysis should be done on the real part, not just in an isolated test. A disc can look fast in a demonstration and behave worse on a run of parts with varying geometry. That is why it is best to test it in the usual flow: after cutting, before assembly or at the exact stage where you want to reduce <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">burr<\/strong>. The right reference is the one that keeps its <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">performance<\/strong> when the operation is repeated.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Telling heavy grinding from fine fitting<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">A common source of problems is asking the same disc to do two different jobs. Heavy grinding aims to remove material quickly. Fine fitting aims to correct without leaving a mark that complicates the finish. If the most aggressive reference is always used, sanding time can increase. If a reference that is too soft is used, the <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">operator<\/strong> takes longer to remove material and overloads the machine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The solution is to put the process in order. First, define which operations need real stock removal. Then decide where the control stage begins: flap disc, fibre disc, cleaning or finishing. On parts that will be painted, welded or assembled, this boundary matters a great deal. A good grinding selection reduces later work without falling short on <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stock removal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Impact on quality and repeatability<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The grinding disc influences the quality of the part. If it leaves deep grooves, rounds off an edge that should have stayed sharp or overheats, the part may need correcting. In fabrication, every correction breaks repeatability. That is why the abrasive has to be chosen together with the quality criteria: visual tolerance, weld preparation, acceptable level of <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">burr<\/strong> and subsequent finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">It also affects ergonomics. A disc that vibrates or needs too much pressure tires the operator and increases variability between shifts. A <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stable reference<\/strong> makes it possible to work with less force and more control. In repeated processes, that difference shows up in consumption as much as in safety.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">How to set up an in-house trial<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Before changing a reference in <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">production<\/strong>, we recommend setting up a short trial. Select a representative part, define the operation, measure the time, check disc wear and inspect the resulting surface. If several operators are involved, it is better to include them in the trial so the decision is not based on a single way of working.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The trial should end with a clear decision: main reference, reference for heavy work and reference for special materials if applicable. It should also state when to move on to another abrasive. This documentation stops the shop from using heavy <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding<\/strong> for everything, or purchasing from buying a reference that does not match the real process.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">What a production manager looks for<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Production wants parts on time and without surprises. A good grinding disc helps when it keeps its bite, controls marks and avoids constant changes. Purchasing looks for cost, availability and <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stock<\/strong>. Quality looks for stability. The right abrasive brings these three priorities together and turns grinding into a controlled operation, not an improvised correction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">That is why, when Abrasteel advises on metal fabrication, it does not just ask which disc is being used. It asks what part is being made, what problem appears, which machine is involved, what finish is expected and what the monthly consumption is. That information allows a better choice and reduces the <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">cost per operation<\/strong> as a whole.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Bringing purchasing, the shop and quality together<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The choice of <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding<\/strong> disc usually falls to purchasing or the shop, but it should also go through quality. Purchasing knows price and availability. The shop knows real behaviour. Quality knows the defects that must not reach the finished part. When the three sets of criteria meet, you avoid buying a fast disc that leaves too much of a mark or a budget reference that increases rework.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">A quarterly review of consumption may be enough. Compare parts worked, discs used, incidents and <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">finishing<\/strong> notes. If one reference causes too much variation, it is reviewed. If another cuts time and keeps the surface within spec, it is consolidated. This way of working turns the abrasive into a process variable, not a minor expense.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Stopping grinding from hiding earlier problems<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Sometimes grinding is used to correct problems that come from cutting, machining or assembly. If a part arrives with too much <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">burr<\/strong> or with a recurring deviation, the disc may solve the symptom but not the cause. In fabrication, it is worth checking whether excess grinding is masking an earlier problem. Reducing burr at the cutting stage can save more than changing the grinding disc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">That is why we recommend looking at the part&#8217;s whole route. If grinding always appears at the same point, you have to ask what happens before and what is expected afterwards. The best result comes when cutting, grinding and finishing are chosen as a sequence. This avoids oversizing one stage and keeps the <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">cost per part<\/strong> under control.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(20px,5.2vw,22px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Documenting the final reference<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Once the reference has been chosen, it is worth documenting it with application, material, machine, expected consumption and limits of use. This record stops the shop from using the disc on materials it was not intended for, or purchasing from swapping it for another reference without reviewing the impact. It also makes it easier to train new operators and compare performance in the future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">The documentation does not have to be long. It just has to be clear and useful: which disc, for which part, on which machine, with what aim and which abrasive comes next if needed. That small control usually improves repeatability a great deal in metal fabrication shops.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"productos-fabricacion\" style=\"margin:clamp(38px,9vw,54px) 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8ebef;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(24px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;\">Abrasteel discs for grinding in fabrication<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,250px),1fr));gap:18px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#fff;padding:16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:clamp(150px,44vw,185px);object-fit:contain;background:#f9fafb;margin:0 0 14px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/images\/disco-desbaste-basic.jpg\" alt=\"Abrasteel grinding disc\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(19px,5vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Grinding discs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#555f66;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;\">Range for <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stock removal<\/strong>, burrs and part correction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/abrasive-discs\/rough-discs\/\">View family<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#fff;padding:16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:clamp(150px,44vw,185px);object-fit:contain;background:#f9fafb;margin:0 0 14px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/images\/disco-de-corte-top-aleaciones-hierro-acero-inoxidable.webp\" alt=\"Abrasteel cutting discs\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(19px,5vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Cutting discs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#555f66;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;\">For separating parts before <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">subsequent grinding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/abrasive-discs\/cutting-discs\/\">View family<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"abrasteel-fabricacion\" style=\"margin:clamp(38px,9vw,54px) 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8ebef;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(24px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;\">Abrasteel for fabrication processes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">Abrasteel supplies abrasives for cutting, grinding, sanding, satin finishing, cleaning and polishing of metals. In metal fabrication, the advantage lies in selecting the abrasive by stage rather than buying isolated consumables. This gives a better link between cutting, <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stock removal<\/strong>, preparation and finishing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">We can help review materials, machines, consumption, <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">burr<\/strong> problems and <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">finishing<\/strong> targets. With that information, a stable technical selection is defined for the shop, purchasing or industrial supply.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">When the part moves from grinding to final finishing, we cover the next step of the process in <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/blog\/finishing-and-polishing\/metal-fabrication-polishing-discs\/\">the criteria for polishing metal fabrication parts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\">For the blending and finishing step after deburring in series production, the companion guide is <a style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/blog\/abrasive-discs\/flap-discs-metal-fabrication\/\">flap discs for metal fabrication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\" style=\"margin:clamp(38px,9vw,54px) 0 18px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #e8ebef;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(24px,6vw,30px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:700;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 28px;border-top:1px solid #e8ebef;\">\n<details open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style-position:outside;padding:16px 0;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Which grinding disc should be used in metal fabrication?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px;color:#232323;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">It depends on the material, the amount of material to remove, the machine and the subsequent finish. For burrs and heavy corrections, removal rate comes first; for stages close to finishing it is best to control marks and temperature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style-position:outside;padding:16px 0;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">When should you move from a grinding disc to a flap disc?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px;color:#232323;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">When there is no longer much material to remove and the aim becomes levelling, smoothing or preparing the surface for finishing. The grinding disc removes; the flap disc gives better control over uniformity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style-position:outside;padding:16px 0;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">How can the cost per operation be reduced?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px;color:#232323;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">By measuring time, consumption, rework and stability of the result. The right reference should keep its bite and control throughout the operation, not just have a good unit price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style-position:outside;padding:16px 0;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">What grit or hardness is best for grinding in fabrication?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px;color:#232323;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">It depends on the removal needed and the finish required: a more aggressive grit removes more material but leaves more of a mark, while a finer one levels better. In series <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">production<\/strong> it is best to set the reference according to the typical part and the subsequent finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style-position:outside;padding:16px 0;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">Can I use a grinding disc for cutting?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px;color:#232323;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">It is not recommended. A <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">grinding<\/strong> disc works on its face to remove material; using it to separate parts is unsafe and inefficient. A cutting disc should be used for cutting, and a flap disc for levelling the surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;list-style-position:outside;padding:16px 0;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px);line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;\">How do I look after stainless when grinding?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px;color:#232323;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">By using a disc suited to <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">stainless<\/strong>, with controlled pressure and avoiding the <strong style=\"color:#111;font-weight:800;\">overheating<\/strong> that discolours the surface. It is best not to share the disc with carbon steel, so that no ferrous particles are left on the stainless part.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div data-abrasteel-sticky-cta=\"true\" aria-label=\"Abrasteel quick actions\" style=\"position:fixed;right:max(12px,env(safe-area-inset-right));bottom:max(12px,env(safe-area-inset-bottom));z-index:9999;width:min(260px,calc(100vw - 24px));max-height:calc(54vh - 24px);background:#ffffff;border:1px solid rgba(2,58,81,.16);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(2,58,81,.20);overflow:auto;\">\n<div style=\"height:6px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#cc0000 0%,#cc0000 38%,#023a51 38%,#023a51 100%);\"><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close notice\" onclick=\"this.closest('[data-abrasteel-sticky-cta]').style.display='none';\" style=\"position:absolute;top:10px;right:10px;z-index:2;width:32px;height:32px;border:1px solid #e8ebef;background:#ffffff;color:#023a51;font-size:18px;line-height:1;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;\">x<\/button><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:clamp(12px,3.5vw,16px) clamp(12px,3.5vw,16px) clamp(10px,3vw,14px);\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;color:#cc0000;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;\">Abrasteel advice<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#023a51;font-size:clamp(18px,4.8vw,20px);line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;\">Grinding for fabrication?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#555f66;font-size:clamp(14px,4vw,16px);line-height:1.45;\">We help you organise consumption and references.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"display:block;padding:clamp(11px,3.2vw,13px) 14px;background:#cc0000;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(14px,3.8vw,15px);font-weight:800;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/en\/contact\/\">Ask for technical help<\/a><a style=\"display:block;padding:clamp(11px,3.2vw,13px) 14px;background:#000;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(14px,3.8vw,15px);font-weight:800;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abrasteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Catalogo2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download catalogue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing grinding discs for metal fabrication for burrs, part fitting, preparation and stock removal. 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