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    3M Abrasives ‘Shop Talk’ Webinar Series.

    July 06, 2020
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    3M Abrasives ‘Shop Talk’ Webinar Series.

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    Keep your metal fabrication shop performing at its best. Whether you’re an operator, owner, process manager or decision-maker in the metal fabrication game, then this webinar is for you. You won’t want to miss this informative and educational webinar series to make your job easier, safer and more comfortable - from grinding to polishing and everything in between, to help you take your shop to the next level.

    3M is an innovation leader in abrasives and are proud to present this three-part webinar series hosted by Nathan Bamford, our resident abrasives expert. Each session is designed to provide a unique insight into abrasive technology to help deepen your expertise and understanding. Learn how you can:

     
    • Improve productivity
    • Enhance safety
    • Sharpen your bottom line
         

    Webinar agenda.

    Split into three short and sharp monthly sessions, each webinar is jam-packed with pro tips, techniques and solutions to increase your abrasives knowledge and know-how. Whether you’re cutting, grinding, cleaning or finishing, whatever the tough metal application jobs you tackle may be, you’re sure to walk away with some practical insights to apply in your workplace.

    Each live 30-minute session will be followed by Q & A time, so stay tuned till the end where we open the floor for you to ask all your burning questions. Below is the agenda of the topics covered and what you will learn in our Abrasives ‘Shop Talk’ Webinar Series.

     

    Achieving satin finish on stainless steel using abrasives

    Session 1:

    Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

    12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. AEST

     

    Topics covered:

    • How to achieve a satin finish on stainless steel
    • How to remove a weld and take it to a number #4 finish
    • How to deburr without gouging or rounding of the corner of the plate

    Alternative to wire brushes

    Session 2:

    Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

    12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. AEST

     

    Topics covered:

    • How to save time on your mild steel processing projects
    • How to maximise the life of your abrasive belts
    • Safer alternatives to wire brushes

    Robotics in abrasives

    Session 3:

    Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

    12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. AEST

     

    Topics covered:

    • What are the best products for aluminium?
    • How to achieve an effective finish on a right angled fillet weld
    • The role of robotics in abrasives

    Reserve your spot today, register now for our FREE Abrasives ‘Shop Talk’ Webinar Series.

     

    Presenter bio.

    3M’s Application Engineer Nathan Bamford

    Nathan Bamford is 3M’s Application Engineer for the Abrasive Systems Division, Australia and New Zealand. He provides technical end user guidance and advice around the selection, use and maintenance of abrasive products and systems.

    Nathan has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and has been with 3M for ten years across a variety of businesses, from Automotive OEM, Industrial Adhesives and Tapes, Aerospace, and Abrasive Systems.

    Nathan has a fascination with how things work and possesses extensive experience, knowledge and skills in optimising processes. He is passionate about how using quality abrasive products can improve both efficiencies and safety.

     

    Register today.

    Don’t miss out, reserve your spot for our upcoming webinar and take your skills to the next level.

    Register today and join us for our FREE Abrasives ‘Shop Talk’ Webinar Series.

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    With its history of innovation and excellence, 3M Abrasive Systems Division offers its customers the quality products, expertise and service of the trusted 3M™ Cubitron™ II, 3M™ Trizact™ and Scotch-brite ™ abrasive brands. For more information visit 3M Metalworking, or contact your 3M Abrasive System Specialist.