How to Select the Right Sanding Belt

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How to Select the Right Sanding Belt
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When it involves smoothing metal, a Sanding belt
is a vital tool. Without one, the method is long
and arduous, to not mention nearly impossible.
Choosing one is often difficult, though, since
there are numerous different products available
in the market.
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WHAT ARE SANDING BELTS?
It is a versatile tool for fabricators to quickly
and efficiently complete the job. Sanding belts
have taken the diligence out of wood and
metalwork. Perhaps the foremost important, yet
often overlooked, component of the belt sander is
the sanding belt. The actual part of the belt
sander comes into contact with the workpiece and
scrapes the layers away.
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SANDING BELT ABRASIVE GRAINS
There are four main abrasive grains, each with
its own set of characteristics. Some are best
suited just for prep jobs, and a few that employ
well with sanding metal.

• Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts
• Zirconia Alumina Sanding Belts
• Ceramic Grit Sanding Belts
• Silicon Carbide Sanding Belt

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IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF A SANDING BELT
Independent of the sort of sanding belt you
select, common practices make sanding a cinch.

• Clamp
• Speed
• Flat surface
• Pencil marks

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