Metal Fabrication & Welding Abrasives

Cutting is often the first stage in metal fabrication. The right cutting disc can improve speed, accuracy and operator control when working with mild steel, stainless steel, tube, box section, sheet metal and bar stock.

Thin cutting-off discs are ideal where a fast, clean cut is required, while heavier-duty options may be better suited to tougher fabrication work. For stainless steel applications, choosing the correct disc is especially important to reduce contamination risk and maintain material quality.

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Suitable materials: Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, structural steel, tube, box section and sheet metal.

After welding, excess material often needs to be removed before the component can be blended, coated or finished. Grinding discs, grinding wheels, grinding belts and fibre discs are commonly used for reducing weld height, cleaning up rough fabrication work and removing heavy stock.

The key is balancing speed with control. The right abrasive helps remove material efficiently while reducing unnecessary gouging or damage to the surrounding surface.

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Suitable materials: Mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron, welded assemblies and fabricated components.

Once heavy weld material has been reduced, many fabrication jobs require blending to create a smoother and more consistent surface. This is especially important on visible welds, stainless fabrications, frames, handrails, enclosures and components that will be painted, powder coated or polished.

Flap discs and fibre discs are ideal for controlled blending, while SCM discs, Roloc discs and blending discs help refine the surface further and prepare it for final finishing.

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Suitable materials: Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, fabricated frames, welded components and sheet metal.

Deburring is essential after cutting, drilling, punching, machining or welding. Sharp edges and burrs can affect safety, fit-up, coating quality and the final appearance of the component.

Carbide burrs are useful for shaping, enlarging holes, cleaning welds and accessing tight areas. Mounted points, spirabands and deburring wheels are better suited to controlled edge work, internal surfaces and smaller components.

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Suitable materials: Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, castings, machined parts, punched components and drilled holes.

Before painting, powder coating, welding, bonding or finishing, metal surfaces often need to be cleaned and prepared. This may involve removing rust, mill scale, paint, oxidation, weld discolouration or previous coatings.

Wire brushes are commonly used for cleaning and rust removal, while SCM discs, Roloc discs and non-woven products provide more controlled surface preparation. Fibre discs and flap discs can also be used when heavier removal is required.

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Suitable materials: Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, painted metal, rusted steel, coated components and welded assemblies.

Some metal fabrication work requires a polished or refined final finish, particularly on stainless steel, aluminium and decorative metalwork. Polishing is usually the final stage after cutting, grinding, blending and surface refinement have already been completed.

Stainless steel fabrication often requires a more controlled abrasive process than general mild steel work. The aim may be to remove weld marks, reduce heat tint, restore a brushed grain, blend scratches or prepare the surface for polishing.

Surface conditioning products, blending discs, flap wheels and non-woven abrasives are useful for refining the surface appearance, remove fine marks and produce a more uniform result for customer-facing components. This helps produce a cleaner, more consistent finish on visible work such as handrails, tanks, frames and architectural fabrications.

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Suitable materials: Stainless steel, aluminium, brass, brushed stainless, architectural & decorative metalwork, handrails, tanks, enclosures and visible fabricated components.