Grinding Disc vs. Fiber Disc vs. SMT
Weld removal is an application that gives you choices. Often it's just a matter of preference, however, there are advantages to all three, flap disc, fiber disc and grinding disc.
The following chart compares the qualities of the A 24 R Grinding Disc, CS 565 Fiber Disc, and SMT 926 Supra.
| GRINDING DISC | FIBER DISC | SMT FLAP DISC | |
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| General Appearance: |
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| Aggression/ Stock Removal: | |||
| Speed: | Fast | Fast | Somewhat Fast |
| Service Life: | |||
| Surface Quality: |  Rough |
 Somewhat uneven |
 Smooth |
| Vibration Intensity: | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sound Strength: | High | Low | Low |
| GRINDING DISC | FIBER DISC | SMT FLAP DISC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Appearance: |
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| Aggression/ Stock Removal: | |||
| Speed: | Fast | Fast | Somewhat Fast |
| Service Life: | |||
| Surface Quality: | Rough |
Somewhat uneven |
Smooth |
| Vibration Intensity: | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sound Strength: | High | Low | Low |
Example
Figure 1: A24R Grinding disc on metal surface. Line has several dents.
Figure 2: CS 565 fiber disc on metal surface. Several swirl marks can be seen.
Figure 3: SMT 926 disc on metal surface. Line is smoother with less marks.
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A 24 R Grinding Disc
A 24 R Supra is the right choice for grinding steel, stainless steel or castings. Highly aggressive disc to produce flawless work results in the shortest possible processing time.
The even wear of grit guarantees a long service life - with maximum performance through the entire time.
CS 565 Fiber Disc
You can't beat our CS 565 for heavy stock removal and fast cutting. Quick and effective material removal on all kinds of steel and stainless steel.
A long life and outstanding price-performance ratio make this product an ideal choice for rough grinding applications.
SMT 926 Supra
Longer service life, higher stock removal and improved efficiency - our SMT 926 is one of our highest performing flap discs.
Its remarkably high level of aggressiveness makes SMT 926 the perfect choice for the most demanding applications on steel in an exceptionally short time.