The importance of steel goes hand in hand with the industrial development of mankind.

This versatile material has been continuously improved over time and is still a key material in many industries despite the availability of numerous new materials.

More steel was produced worldwide in 2017 than ever before and the demand is still growing. At the same time, the production, processing and further processing of steel is associated with ever-increasing demands   from the manufacturing   sectors. Various steps in the steelmaking process exist namely; primary and secondary steel making, casting, forming and finishing, each of these processes requires tooling in order to produce the perfect end product.

As one of the leading manufacturers of specialised abrasives in South Africa, Grinding Techniques as part of the Tyrolit Group, has extensive expertise and many years of experience in supplying grinding products specifically for the steel industry.

 The Research and Development team at Grinding Techniques and Tyrolit work closely with companies from the steel industry, machine manufacturers and universities enabling us to identify trends in the market at an early stage and develop tool solutions optimally tailored to the respective production process.

As an international company we can respond both quickly and flexibly to individual customer requirements. With our strong innovative spirit and wide assortment of specialised grinding solutions, we are a globally valued partner for companies in the steel industry.

When looking at general requirements for the steel cutting process, various factors such as price-performance ratio, impact on production output and most of all the safety of the operators remain critical factors to be considered.     High lateral forces or adverse cut-off wheel profiles can result in deviations during cutting. Firstly, these impact on quality, secondly, deviations can lead to premature wheel changes or, in the worst case, wheel breakage. The continuous improvement of process stability resulting in more exacting standards are what have made Grinding Techniques one of the leading ports of call for this industry.

A rolling mill demands a great deal from its rolls where wear resistance and surface structure are concerned. The shortening of process chains in steel production and rolling mill technology is presenting new challenges for the rolling process. What’s more, the requirements for the end product are becoming ever more demanding, while roll intervals become even shorter.

In the hot rolling mill, particular value is placed on high wear resistance, low susceptibility to fire cracking, insensitivity to the occurrence of surface indentations, high mechanical strength and a high coefficient of friction. The requirements in the cold mill, on the other hand, are all about high operating safety, resistance to corrosive and abrasive wear, durability of the applied surface roughness and low belt contamination.

Despite all these demands and requirements, with Andor and Tyrolit grinding tools seamless grinding is guaranteed. Since multiple-shift operation often requires machines to be operated by several employees, there is a growing need for uniform grinding wheel quality in different production lots. As well as a long lifetime and short grinding times, Andor and Tyrolit grinding tools therefor also offer constant quality, which means no more additional adaptation of machine parameters from one shift to another.

The principal reason for the success of the snagging process in the steel industry is the fast and precisely controlled machining of all semi-finished products, regardless of their quality. Here more than in other fields, the integrative nature of the grinding wheel is vital for cost-effective fettling that satisfies technological requirements. High pressure grinding is one of the most frequently used processes for fettling semi-finished products, and fulfils the most crucial requirements.

Centerless grinding is the application used for bar grinding. With a grinding wheel, regulating wheel and dressing tool, Grinding Techniques and Tyrolit offers the complete range. By continually further developing our products, we can guarantee the best stock removal per grinding pass, the strictest tolerances and finest surfaces. Centerless grinding in through-feed and plunge cut processes enables round components to be produced with particular precision and efficiency. Here, the regulating wheel controls the grinding process and therefor has a decisive influence on the quality of the produced components. The extremely high compaction of the Andor and Tyrolit regulating wheel ensures its uniform quality.

When it comes to steelwork maintenance as well as innovation and technology, the regular  maintenance of equipment and machines is vital for trouble-free production. In-house maintenance workshops carry out minor and major repairs and maintain the entire plant. To ensure that this important work can be accomplished, here too Grinding Techniques offer the Superflex and Tyrolit high-quality tools for perfect results. Within our product range, you will always find the right product for use in angle grinders, straight grinders and bench grinders, just to name a few.

No tool portfolio is complete without the versatile coated and non-woven abrasives. Our assortment ranges from flap discs and polishing wheels to belts and fabric products. All these products were developed with cost efficiency and the user’s comfort in mind. From coarse machining to the perfect mirror finish, we offer the optimum tool.