Schaffner Engineer's Corner | Metal Finishing & Buffing

As a manufacturer of metal finishing products for many years, Schaffner manufacturing has built up a vast knowledge base of information about metal finishing, buffing wheels and buffing compounds. We have created the "Engineer's Corner" as a way to share helpful and valuable information. This section has been organized into specific areas of interest and will continue to grow over time to become your metal finishing resource library.

		Buffing Wheel Speed Chart: It is important to use the correct peripheral speed of a buffing wheel in order to get the right results. Too much or too little may result in damage to the buffing wheel or the item being buffed. Schaffner has created a peripheral speed chart to help you determine the proper speed for your work. << More
		Buffing Safety Information: Buffing and polishing can be dangerous occupations, and extreme care should be used when operating any buffing wheel. If a wheel should disengage during use, it could cause serious injury to any unprotected body parts. Schaffner has compiled a safety guidelines list for use with buffing wheels. << More
		Technical Information: Schaffner manufacturing has created a technical information section to help you find specific information about our metal finishing products like flap wheels, buffing wheels and compounds. The more you know about metal finishing the more you'll use Schaffner << More
		Coated Abrasives: Precision checked to insure top performance, Schaffner's Coated Abrasive Bands are available in aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. Ranging in grit size from 24 to 100 and finer, these grits are securely adhered to the backing with either resin or glue bond, depending upon your finishing needs.. << More
		Buffing Hints: With years of experience in the metal finishing products business, Schaffner has created an area designed to share some helpful hints about metal finishing , buffing and polishing for your safety and productivity. << More

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