Not all abrasives are built for wood — here's how to pick the right one
If you've ever burned through a belt faster than you expected - or worse, burned the surface of your work piece - there's a good chance the abrasive was working against you, not with you. Wood isn't a single material. A wide belt running hard maple behaves nothing like one...
Troubleshooting Belt Performance
Troubleshooting Your Belt Performance We're no strangers to the tightening production schedules or the increase demand for higher quality here at AIS. We understand that as spring ramps up so does the demand on your shops, and by proxy, the machines within. There's nothing more frustrating than a machine that...
Spotlight: Zirconia-Alumina Abrasives
Tackle Tough Projects with the Power of Zirconia-Alumina Are you finding that some materials on your production schedule demand more than a standard abrasive? When your workflow involves stainless steel, heavy carbon steel grinding, or high-pressure metal fabrication, you need an abrasive belt built for the challenge. Zirconia-Alumina is the...
Spotlight: Silicon-Carbide Abrasives
The Sharp Edge of Silicon-Carbide With the year well underway, you might have found some of your most delicate and specialized projects require a more surgical approach. When you're working with materials like aluminum, brass, glass, or even stone, a general-purpose abrasive often falls short. Silicon-Carbide abrasives are the industry's...
