Standard Compositions

AX-44
A very hard, long lasting composition used for light deburring and fine finishing. AX-44 is used quite successfully in vibrators, as it retains its sharp edges and points for a long time. It gives parts a clean and bright finish. Also, AX-44 can be used as a carrier for abrasive compounds. Bulk weight is 85 to 90 pounds per cubic foot.

AX-90
A highly versatile composition having good cutting action and long wear life. Available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. AX-90 will work in a wide variety of deburring, de-flashing and radiusing applications. It will also do an excellent burnishing job. Can be used in all types of equipment. Bulk weight is 85 to 90 pounds per cubic foot.

AX-65
A fast cutting composition fitting between AX-90 and the ultra-fast cutting compositions. It provides a higher rate of metal removal than AX-90, with only a slightly higher media loss. AX-65 is recommended for obtaining short time cycles on medium and heavy burrs and will leave parts with a clean semi-matte finish. AX-65 gives excellent results in vibratory finishing equipment. Bulk weight is 85 to 90 pounds per square foot.

AH-41
The most aggressive cutting media available. It gives great amounts of cutdown in short time cycles and still retains good wear characteristics. AH-41 leaves parts with a matte finish, but with proper compounding, the parts will be clean and free of oxide impregnation. Recommended for all heavy deburring operations. Bulk weight is 95 to 100 pounds per cubic foot.

Specialty Compositions

C
A silicon carbide based composition containing no aluminum oxide. Combines a medium cutting action with long life. Recommended for parts having no oxide impregnation, especially where parts are welded, brazed or soldered. Produces a clean finish on all parts. Bulk weight is 90 to 95 pounds per cubic foot.

CS-46
A fast cutting composition that is silicon carbide based. Contains no aluminum oxide. Recommended for parts having no oxide impregnation, especially where parts are welded, brazed or soldered. Gives parts a matte finish. Bulk weight is 90 to 95 pounds per cubic foot.

SJ
Available in spherical shapes only. An aggressive cutting action. Good for general to heavy deburring, producing short time cycles. Bulk weight is 95 to 100 pounds per cubic foot.

High Density Compositions

H-33
A medium cut, long life composition well suited for high energy equipment. Will develop smooth and bright finishes. A bauxite based formula containing no fused aluminum oxide. Bulk weight is 110 to 115 pounds per cubic foot.

F-33
A general purpose high density composition having good wear life. F-33 is a very durable and fracture resistant composition able to stand up to pressures generated in large vibrators and high energy equipment. The greater weight per cubic foot of the high density composition allows faster radius and deburring of parts than standard compositions. Bulk weight is 110 to 115 pounds per cubic foot.

SP-3
Combines the fast cutting qualities of AX-65 with the high density fracture resistance of F-33. Its greater weight gives it an excellent cutting force, increasing with load size. Able to develop low micro finishes on hard metal parts. Bulk weight is 110 to 115 pounds per cubic foot.

F-36
The fastest cutting of the high density compositions. Combines short time cycle with low micro finishes. Bulk weight is 110 to 115 pounds per cubic foot.

N
A non-abrasive, high density media used for burnishing and brightening metal parts. Very long lasting. Requires a break-in period to develop best finishes. Good for chemically accelerated processes. Bulk weight is 115 to 120 pounds per cubic foot.

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