Which abrasive to use depending on the metal and desired result

When working with metals such as steel, aluminum or stainless steel, choosing the right abrasive can make the difference between an efficient process and a poor finish. At Cepicat, we help you select the best abrasive based on your metal type and desired result.

🛠️ General use: light deburring and edge rounding

Abrasivo recomendado: Brown Edition

Metals: Steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Resultado:Eliminación de rebabas primarias y secundarias, redondeo suave. Ideal para piezas variadas o pequeñas series.

⚡ High material removal

Recommended abrasive: Blue Edition (zirconia)

Metals: Steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Result: Aggressive and efficient deburring. Great for quickly removing large amounts of material.

🎯 Strong edge rounding

Recommended abrasive: Purple Edition (ceramic grain)

Metals: Steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Result: High aggressiveness for generating large radii. Ideal before painting or coating.


✨ Fine finish on aluminum and plastics

Recommended abrasive: Grey Edition (silicon carbide)

Metals: Aluminum, plastics, hard metals

Result: Fine cut, smooth and polished finish with no scratches. Perfect for visual or decorative parts.


🦶 Treatment of foiled or galvanized sheets

Recommended abrasive: Green Edition

Metals: Galvanized, foiled or coated sheets

Result: Very gentle processing to protect sensitive surfaces.

📋 Thin parts or external edges

Recommended abrasive: Gold Edition

Metals: Steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Result: Strong durability and edge rounding without deforming thin parts.


🧓 High production and industrial performance

Recommended abrasive: HD (High Density)

Metals: Available in Purple, Blue, Grey, Brown and Cubitron versions

Result: Maximum abrasive density, ideal for automated lines. Enables higher speeds and optimal hourly output.

At Cepicat, we design and manufacture abrasive systems and brushes to optimize your production, improve finishing, and reduce setup times. Need personal advice? Contact us!

💪 We'll help you choose the best abrasive for your industrial challenge.

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