A zirconia-alumina grinding abrasive for the same grinding steps served by the zirconia grinding products from Buehler , Struers , and Allied High Tech . Fits the major grinding systems with no change to your process. It is a comparable product for the same step — not a branded or drop-in item.
Typically 20–40% less.
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Zirconia Grinding Belt
What This Product Is
Zirconia-alumina abrasive grinding belt for coarse grinding of harder materials. Zirconia-alumina is tougher and longer-lasting than standard silicon carbide on hard, high-removal work, so these belts hold up under aggressive coarse grinding.
Intended Use in Metallography
Used for coarse planar grinding of harder materials, after sectioning. Selected when:
- Grinding hard or wear-resistant materials that dull SiC quickly
- Fast, aggressive initial material removal is required
- Belt life and toughness matter for the workload
Typical Applications
- Hardened steels and wear-resistant materials
- Coarse initial grinding of tough specimens
Beyond metallography, zirconia grinding belts are also used in:
- Ceramics and hard advanced materials
- Tool and die and general hard-material grinding
When This Product Is NOT Ideal
- For fine grinding or finishing (use finer SiC papers or discs)
- For soft materials where SiC is sufficient and more economical
Key Characteristics
- Abrasive type: Zirconia-alumina
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