https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasive-grain-types-explained-a-za-ce-and-c-how-to-choose-the-right-material 2026-06-16T16:04:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-14916820.jpg?v=1780076317 Abrasive Grain Types Explained: A, ZA, CE, and C — How to Choose the Right Material Close-up of coarse abrasive grit texture — choosing the right abrasive grain, Whitby Abrasives Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasive-grit-selection-guide-matching-grit-number-to-your-application 2026-07-06T00:32:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-7480252.jpg?v=1780076318 Abrasive Grit Selection Guide: Matching Grit Number to Your Application Sanding discs in different grits on a workshop wall — abrasive grit selection guide, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasive-bond-types-and-backing-materials-what-holds-the-grain-together-matters 2026-07-06T00:32:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-12774180.jpg?v=1780076319 Abrasive Bond Types and Backing Materials: What Holds the Grain Together Matters Rolls of coated abrasive material — abrasive bond types and backing materials, Whitby Abrasives Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/cutting-grinding-and-finishing-how-to-choose-the-right-abrasive-product-for-the-job 2026-06-16T16:04:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-22735543.jpg?v=1780076319 Cutting, Grinding, and Finishing: How to Choose the Right Abrasive Product for the Job Operator using a disc grinder with sparks — cutting, grinding and finishing abrasives, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasive-safety-and-compliance-speed-ratings-inspection-storage-and-ppe-requirements 2026-07-06T00:32:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-2880871.jpg?v=1780076320 Abrasive Safety and Compliance: Speed Ratings, Inspection, Storage, and PPE Requirements Welder in full protective equipment with sparks — abrasive safety and compliance, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/flap-disc-vs-fibre-disc-which-one-should-you-specify 2026-06-16T16:04:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-3997251.jpg?v=1780076321 Flap Disc vs. Fibre Disc: Which One Should You Specify? Angle grinder with an abrasive disc on steel — flap disc vs fibre disc, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/how-to-read-an-abrasive-wheel-label-decoding-every-marking-before-you-mount-it 2026-07-06T00:32:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-4053706.jpg?v=1780076322 How to Read an Abrasive Wheel Label: Decoding Every Marking Before You Mount It Abrasive cutting and grinding discs on a workbench — how to read an abrasive wheel label, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasive-selection-for-stainless-steel-avoiding-sensitization-contamination-and-costly-rework 2026-06-16T16:04:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-13296062.jpg?v=1780076322 Abrasive Selection for Stainless Steel: Avoiding Sensitization, Contamination, and Costly Rework Grinding a steel surface with an angle grinder — abrasive selection for stainless steel, Ontario 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— Whitby Abrasives deburring wheels, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasives-prices-under-pressure-how-2026-tariffs-are-affecting-grinding-wheels-and-cutting-discs-in-canada 2026-07-06T00:32:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-36397980.jpg?v=1780076328 Abrasives Prices Under Pressure: How 2026 Tariffs Are Affecting Grinding Wheels and Cutting Discs in Canada Stacked steel stock in an industrial warehouse — 2026 abrasive pricing and tariffs in Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/weld-removal-and-weld-prep-choosing-the-right-abrasive 2026-07-06T00:32:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-9665344.jpg?v=1780075595 Weld Removal and Weld Prep: Choosing the Right Abrasive for Clean, Strong Joints Angle grinder removing a weld with sparks on steel — Whitby Abrasives, Ontario https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/edge-deburring-removing-burrs-cleanly 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2026-08-21T14:42:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-13296065.jpg?v=1781639951 Expiring Patents Are Opening Ceramic Abrasive Technology to Canadian Shops Close-up of an angle grinder and abrasive disc cutting metal with sparks — ceramic abrasive technology https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/how-to-compare-abrasive-brands-value-buyers-framework-canada 2026-06-16T16:04:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-7461112.jpg?v=1781640256 How to Compare the Best Abrasive Brands in Canada: A Value Buyer's Framework Worker cutting steel with an angle grinder throwing sparks — comparing abrasive brands in Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/silica-dust-compliance-abrasive-safety-rules-ontario-shops 2026-06-16T16:06:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-29385994.jpg?v=1781640269 Silica, Dust, and Compliance: Abrasive Safety Rules Every 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2026-06-30T18:54:16-04:00 weekly https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/diamond-cut-off-wheels-and-the-2026-push-for-longer-lasting-abrasives 2026-06-30T18:54:16-04:00 weekly https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/certified-abrasives-in-2026-why-tested-cutting-discs-and-grinding-wheels-matter-more-than-ever 2026-06-30T18:54:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/photo-1756742588717-24dff6283613_e41f35f8-0b1e-4681-9d7a-f589de76729b.jpg?v=1782743937 Certified Abrasives in 2026: Why Tested Cutting Discs and Grinding Wheels Matter More Than Ever Sparks flying from a grinding wheel cutting metal in a workshop https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/abrasive-grit-chart 2026-07-06T00:32:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-6790039.jpg?v=1782859794 Abrasive Grit Chart for Metalworkers: Which Grit for Grinding, Blending & Finishing An electric sander and sandpaper grit discs on a workshop bench — abrasive grit chart, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/how-to-choose-a-flap-disc 2026-07-06T00:32:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-3997251_2d72ace1-7b5f-429b-b5f3-a5fba10bebce.jpg?v=1782859852 How to Choose a Flap Disc: Grain, Grit, Type 27 vs 29, Backing & Density An angle grinder throwing sparks while grinding a steel weld — how to choose a flap disc, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/type-27-vs-type-29-flap-disc 2026-07-06T00:32:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-3997251_1795a894-e688-40f7-b2a1-e678acc89577.jpg?v=1782859854 Type 27 vs Type 29 Flap Discs: Working Angle & When to Use Each An angle grinder throwing sparks while grinding a steel weld — type 27 vs type 29 flap disc, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/flap-disc-vs-grinding-wheel-vs-fibre-disc 2026-07-06T00:32:25-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-3997251_0c879c3f-b584-492c-9da7-9afad7430c76.jpg?v=1782859855 Flap Disc vs Grinding Wheel vs Fibre Disc: Which to Use for Weld Removal An angle grinder throwing sparks while grinding a steel weld — flap disc vs grinding wheel, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/how-to-use-a-flap-disc 2026-07-06T00:32:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-3997251_bdb4160f-d82c-44f8-8548-06169c111e4b.jpg?v=1782859857 How to Use a Flap Disc Correctly: Working Angle, Pressure & Technique An angle grinder throwing sparks while grinding a steel weld — how to use a flap disc, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/flap-disc-troubleshooting 2026-07-06T00:32:27-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-3997251_713083f0-e93e-4b2e-9e89-13860ea4ac00.jpg?v=1782859858 Flap Disc 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-4281586_67e401c1-af0e-479f-acb5-19372bfe3436.jpg?v=1782859871 How to Grind Aluminum Without Loading: Stop Clogging & Cross-Contamination Close-up of a metalworker grinding steel with sparks flying — how to grind aluminum without clogging, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/best-abrasive-for-titanium-inconel-hardened-steel 2026-07-06T00:32:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-4281586_962e890a-8681-480e-8d4a-a3b3f06d1dee.jpg?v=1782859872 Best Abrasives for Titanium, Inconel & Hardened Steel Close-up of a metalworker grinding steel with sparks flying — best abrasive for titanium and inconel, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/grit-to-surface-finish-ra-chart 2026-07-06T00:32:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-6790039_4436517e-9881-4d94-8a52-98635f7b0c25.jpg?v=1782859874 Grit-to-Surface-Finish (Ra) Chart: Which Grit Gives Which Finish An electric sander and sandpaper grit discs on a workshop bench — grit to surface finish chart, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/fepa-vs-cami-grit-scale 2026-07-06T00:32:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-6790039_099d2c8c-4ab1-464c-aa81-e066399a941f.jpg?v=1782859875 FEPA vs CAMI Grit Scales: Why \"400 Grit\" Isn't Always 400 An electric sander and sandpaper grit discs on a workshop bench — fepa vs cami grit, Whitby Abrasives, Ontario, Canada https://whitbyabrasives.ca/blogs/news/grit-progression-sequencing 2026-07-06T00:32:37-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0821/2693/0141/articles/pexels-photo-6790039_860c0700-86bd-4f1d-b883-66d43bb2088c.jpg?v=1782859877 Grit Progression & Sequencing: 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