Made of radially arranged flaps of non-woven abrasive material. There is also abrasive cloth situated between the flaps. The flap structure facilitates improved stock removal and achieves a coarser surface finish.
Materials that can be worked:
aluminium
cobalt-based alloys
other non-ferrous metals
high-temperature-resistant materials
Nickel-based alloys (e. g. Inconell and Hasteloy)
Bronze
hard non-ferrous metal
titanium
Titanium alloys
copper
soft non-ferrous metal
brass
Zinc
stainless steel (INOX)
Thermoplastics
hardened, heat-treated steels over 1,200 N/mm2 (> 38 HRC)
steel materials with a hardness > 54 HRC
Steel, cast steel
steels up to 1,200 N/mm²
cast steel
Applications:
roughening
deburring
surface work
cleaning
fine grinding in multiple steps
Drive types:
drum grinders