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05 Oct

Sandpaper

How should I store my sandpaper products?

• April 7, 2021
• Featured
• By Rapid-wpadm

Temperature and humidity are the two most important factors influencing coated abrasive performance. Improper or inadequate storag...

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15 Apr

Sandpaper

How to Measure Sanding Belts

• August 26, 2020
• Featured
• By Rapid-wpadm

Option 2 - Roll to Length A Common question we get is how can I figure out what size belt I need for my sander! Don’t worry we ...

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06 Jun

Sandpaper

Vonnegut Loadings: How They’re Made, Where They’re Used

• June 6, 2025
• By Rapid-wpadm

At Rapid Abrasives, we manufacture and supply a full range of Vonnegut loadings. A trusted solution for anyone looking to sand, de...

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12 Sep

Polishing

Blue Devil: The Ultimate Choice for Finishing and Deburring

• September 16, 2024
• By Rapid-wpadm

When it comes to light deburring and finishing applications, choosing the right abrasive material is key to achieving superior res...

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24 Nov

Polishing

Guide to Buffing/Finishing Stainless Steel

• November 24, 2023
• By Rapid-wpadm

Stainless steel is a popular choice for various applications due to its corrosion resistance and sleek appearance. However, over t...

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22 Nov

Polishing

Choosing an Airway Buffing Wheel

• November 22, 2023
• By Rapid-wpadm

When it comes to achieving a flawless finish on your workpiece, selecting the right airway buffing wheel and compound is crucial. ...

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09 Aug

Diamond Wheel

A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting the Right Diamond Blade for Your Job

• August 9, 2023
• By Rapid-wpadm

  When faced with the task of choosing the perfect diamond blade for your upcoming project, the sheer variety of options c...

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29 Apr

Sandpaper

What is an RA Finish

• April 29, 2022
• By Rapid-wpadm

Ra is calculated as the Roughness Average of a surface’s measured microscopic peaks and valleys. RA is typically measured in ei...

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08 Apr

Grinding

The Organization for the Safety of Abrasives.

• April 8, 2021
• By Rapid-wpadm

  We at Rapid Abrasives ensure that our Ernö Cutting and grinding wheels are manufactured to the OSA standards. Look for t...

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08 Mar

Grinding

Selecting Abrasive Discs

• March 8, 2021
• By Rapid-wpadm

have you ever wondered what options you have when it comes to selecting abrasive discs, what mounting options you have? below have...

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22 Feb

Grinding

Carbide Burrs – Using the correct tooth type

• February 22, 2021
• By Rapid-wpadm

Carbide burrs can be found in a number of shapes and cuts to preform a number of tasks. let me tell you a little bit about them to...

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22 Feb

Grinding

Learning about Grinding Wheels

• February 22, 2021
• By Rapid-wpadm

Grinding wheels can be confusing. There are a lot of symbols and numbers and it is not always the easiest to remember what they al...

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