Structural Steel Case Study Tiger Ceramic Increases Productivity, Reduces Abrasives Spend

Weiler Tiger Ceramic 9" and 4.5" Grinding Wheels
Item # 58333 & 58325
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Challenge:

A leading heavy structural steel fabrication company located in Georgia, manufactures custom fabricated steel framing for building structures. Grinding wheels are used to grind welds and shape custom designs, so pieces fit up properly in the field. With competitor wheels, 75 fabricators used 100 9" wheels and 160 4.5" wheels each week. The company was looking for an abrasive that would increase productivity at a reduced cost.

Solution:

After testing several grinding wheels, the company found Tiger Ceramic removed metal 12% faster than the closest competitive wheel. Fabricators noted the edge of the wheel didn't round off as quickly as other wheels when grinding. The square edge maintained aggressive qualities of the wheel longer, getting the work done faster. 

Result:

By converting to Tiger Ceramic grinding wheels, the company increased grinding productivity by 12% at a lower cost per wheel. The switch resulted in a savings of $18,987 annually on abrasives.

End User Comments:

”This Weiler disc holds it’s edge better than what I was using before. It’s aggressive too. It definitely grinds faster.” - Welder / Fabricator 

Tiger Ceramic Cut Rate Is

12% Faster

Total Cost Savings Are

$18,937/Year

productivity

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