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Episode 25: Grinding friability

A wheel manufacturer recommended that a machine shop switch from brown alumina to white alumina because the latter is more friable.

October 14, 2016
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A wheel manufacturer recommended that a machine shop switch from brown alumina to white alumina because the latter is more friable. In this episode, the Grinding Doc analyzes the wisdom of this move. Visit The Grinding Doc website for more advice from Dr. Jeffrey Badger at http://www.thegrindingdoc.com.

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