Viking grit 60 Vs Competitorpart information

market: EnergygenerationApplication: GategrindingongasturbineWorkpiece material: Highvacuuminconel738machine: Backstandpressure: Highoff-handContact wheel: 70sh.serratedspeed: 30m/sBelt size: 75x2500mmCompetitor: Ceramicbeltsgrit60

performance

Competitor: 50partsfinishedViking grit 60: 90partsfinishedreduces: Processtime,abrasivecostperpartincreases: Production,lifeimprovement80%

Viking grit 40 Vs Competitor part information

market: AerospaceApplication: TurbinebladesWorkpiece material: Highnickelsteelmachine: Backstandbladeradiusshapingpressure: Mediumoff-handContact wheel: 60sh.serratedspeed: 30m/sBelt size: 50x3450mmCompetitor: Ceramicbeltgrit36

performance

Competitor: 8partsfinishedViking grit 40: 10partsfinishedreduces: Cost,processtimeincreases: 25%partsfinished Excellentcut

Viking grit 36 Vs Competitorpart information

market: AerospaceApplication: TurbinebladesWorkpiece material: Highnickelsteelmachine: Backstandpressure: Highoff-handContact wheel: 90sh.serratedspeed: 32m/sBelt size: 100x2740mmCompetitor: Ceramicbeltgrit36

performance

Competitor: 35secondsperpartViking grit 36: 26secondsperpartreduces: 25%cycletime,pressure,processtimeincreases: Productivity Freecutting

Viking grit 36 Vs Competitorpart information

market: AerospaceApplication: GategrindingonringpieceWorkpiece mterial: H-stellite31machine: Surfacegrinder,automaticin-feedpressure: HighContact wheel: Steelinfeed: Stepsof0.5mmBelt size: 50x4000mm,onebeltperpartCompetitor: Ceramicbeltgrit36

performance

reduces: 22%reductioninaveragetemperature.Excellentcutwithlessthermaldamage

Viking grit 36 Vs Competitorpart information

market: AutomotiveApplication: InvestmentcastingsWorkpiece material: Stainlesssteel309machine: Backstand(off-hand)pressure: Highoff-handContact wheel: 80sh.serratedspeed: 28m/sBelt size: 100x3000mmCompetitor: Ceramicbeltgrit36

performance

Competitor: 9partsfinishedViking grit 36: 11partsfinishedreduces: Abrasivecostperpartincreases: 44%partsfinished

Viking grit 36 Vs Competitorpart information

market: SteelmillApplication: PlatecleaningWorkpiece material: MartensiticsteelS410machine: Johanssongrindingmachinepressure: Medium1-2kg/cm²metal removal: 0.4mm(inseveralpasses)Belt size: 200x16500mmCompetitor: Ceramicbeltgrit36

performance

Competitor: 12sqmfinishedViking grit 36: 15sqmfinishedreduces: Abrasivecostperpart, processtimeincreases: 25%longerbeltlife

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VikingR996beltsaremadefromanewgenerationofceramicgrainwithinnovativebondsspeciallydevelopedtoenhancegrainperformanceofferinghighstockremovalandlongevityathighpressure.Viking R996 belts are a unique concept from

Norton specifically designed to perform in the toughest environments. Offering high metal removal with a faster cutting action, Viking can provide an 80% increase in parts finished and 22% reduction in grinding temperature.

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MaxiMuM pOteNtiaL

• A new generationSeededGel(SG®)ceramicgrain,needlelikeandverysharp,encouragesafastcuttingactionwithlowheatgeneration.

• TheformulaoftheSupersizelayeroffersthemost advanced cooling system available,aidingcuttingandreducingfriction,protectingthematerialintegrity.

• High performance resinsystemworkstogetherwiththeSG®ceramicgrainimprovingcuttingactionandgrainretentionundersevereworkconditions.

• YYpolyesterbackingoncoarsegritssupportsthehighperformancegrainavoidingslippingandallowingaconsistent aggressive cutting action.

• Agenerationoftechnologythatmaximises efficiencyhelpingachievethebestfromboththeworkforceandautomatedmachinery.

• Forgrindingmaterialsrangingfromstainless steel to cobalt chromiumusedinarangeofmarketsfromplategrindingtoturbineblades.

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• Investment casting foundries (stainless steel, cobalt chromium)

• Aerospace foundries

• Medical prosthesis (casting)

• Forged parts (tools, turbine blades)

• Steel mills (plate grinding)

• General engineering (heavy stock removal operations)

FeAtures

• New generation SG® ceramic grain

• New formulation of Supersize layer

• High performance resin system

• YY polyester backing for coarse grits (36-50).

• Available in grits 36, 40, 50, 60

• Usable width 1500mm

• Available in narrow and wide belts and rolls

BeneFits

• Longer belt life

• Advanced cooling system

• Fast and consistent cut rate

• High stock removal

• Maximum performance

• Cost reduction per part

• Reduced heat generation

• Process improvement

• Less off hand pressure required to cut

proBlem Viking solution

At full capacity and not keeping up with demand.

Considering adding new machines and increasing manpower.

Higher stock removal reduces cycle times and improves processes.

High material scrap rate due to heat deformation and burn issues.

Increase down time / process time due to work piece overheating.

Less friction enables free cutting and long lasting SG grains.

Looking to increase belt life. Specifically designed bonds makes belt life longer.

Looking for overall cost reduction. Excellent cost / performance ratio reduces cost per part.

Viking performance vs Competitor performance

Application:RoboticgrindingonbackstandBelt speed:38m/sContact wheel:Hardcontactwheel90sh.serratedmaterial:Stainlesssteel304SSConstant in-feed:2mm/sperformance:Vikinggrinds25%morepartsbeforeburnsbegintoappear

Viking performance vs Competitor performance

Application: OffhandgrindingonbackstandBelt speed: 34m/sContact wheel:Hardcontactwheel90sh.serratedmaterial: Stainlesssteel304SSApplied pressure:High‘constant’pressureperformance:Vikingshowedalife2-3timessuperiortoVSMand3M

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