Metal Fabrication
Because Right Choices Matter
One size doesn’t fit all – welding professionals need choices for cutting, grinding, and finishing everything from tubing to an intricate piece of metal art. Explore the full range of Norton products to find the right abrasive to fit the unique needs of every job…and every budget.
Norton RazorStar
Designed for medium to high-pressure metal removal in the toughest grinding applications, Norton RazorStar™ fiber and quick-change discs set a new standard in grinding productivity, speed, and life.
Featured Metal Fabrication Products
RazorStar FS1190
Same patented, breakthrough engineered shaped ceramic grain technology and geometry – now optimized for carbon steel applications
Blaze
Featuring a ceramic alumina grain, Blaze products are great for stock removal and surface prep.
Vortex Rapid Prep
Vortex Rapid Prep discs feature an aluminum oxide grain and are ideal for blending and finishing.
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New Blue Backings for Norton Flap Discs
We have made identifying a Norton flap disc even easier, with all new blue plastic backings!
Norton Blaze R980P Flap Disc Case Study - 8833
Find out how one customer was able to improve operator comfort, increase stock removal, and reduce costs using Norton Blaze R980P flap discs.
Norton Blaze F980 Fiber Disc Case Study - 8834
Learn how a customer was able to remove more welds from mass production door frames while reducing costs with Norton Blaze F980 fiber discs.
Norton Weld Grinding Discs Case Study - 8866
See how a fabrication shop building steel truck cab assemblies used Norton Blaze F980 fiber discs, Vortex Rapid Prep discs, and Gold Reserve A296 PSA discs to save time and reduce material costs.
Norton RapidPrep XHD Abrasive Discs Case Study - 8704
A locomotive and firetruck ladder manufacturer have removed process steps in weld grinding and surface blending with Norton RapidPrep XHD. See how they saved time and achieved a significantly better f...
Norton Non-Woven Aerospace Case Studies - 8848
Learn how an aerospace machine shop was able to reduce costs using Norton discs, nylon wheel brushes, and hand pads to deburr, clean, and finish parts.
Norton Metal RightCut Cut-Off Wheel Case Study - 8846
See how an annual cost savings was achieved using Norton Metal RightCut cut-off wheels on carbon steel.
Pipeline Welding Brochure - 8798
Find exceptional products for exceptional welder, designed with pipeline applications in mind.
Tight Timelines
For pipeline welders, using the right abrasive products is critical when keeping to project deadlines. No matter the operation or the experience level of the operator, Norton has developed a product g...
Soft Selection
For softer-to-grind metals, a new fiber disc offers ease of use, higher cutting rates and longer life. Learn more about Norton BlazeX F970 fiber discs in this article from Modern Abrasives & Deburring...
Finishing Stainless Steel
Learn about the common stainless steel finishes and discover how innovations in abrasives technology can reduce process steps to deliver the desired finish.
4 Best Practices for Fabricators Using Fiber Discs
Learn how to decrease grinding costs, boost productivity, and increase shop safety with these fiber disc best practices.
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Advanced Automation Answers Demands
Automation is transforming the manufacturing workplace. Learn how it can be used in your facility to...
Non-Woven 101
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Proper Protection
Proper PPE is the first line of defense to protect employees from injuries when using abrasives, as ...
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