RCD FLAP DISC
Grind and finish stainless steel in one simple step
The RCD disc is a unique flap disc that serves as both a machining and finishing disc. Use the Cibo RCD disc to grind down weld seams and create a flawless finish in a single pass.
Three tasks in one
In the past, a skilled grinder needed at least three passes to get a good finish. Now, with Cibo’s patented tool, even an inexperienced user can get the job done in a single step.
It takes just one operation to grind off an RVS weld seam and create a flawless finish.
Save on time, save on costs – and get a better finish! Are you ready to make savings on time and labour, without compromising your perfect finish?
Cibo has the solution for you: our revolutionary patented RCD disc!
Current three-disc method
Step 1
Grind with a grit 60 flap disc to remove the weld seam.
Step 2
Regrind with a finer grit (80 or 120).
Step 3
Final pass with a reinforced Tex flap disc to get the finish.
Risks of the current 3-disc method
If you try and work too quickly, the coarse grit may create deep grooves
There is always a risk of scoring the material
Your corners can end up too rounded; you’re grinding facets
If you keep grinding for too long, you produce heat
If you want to work too quickly and therefore choose a grain that is too coarse, you run the risk of removing too much material
To fix this, you need to skilfully try to restore the geometry or weld it back together, which takes extra time
This working method requires experience and a great deal of skill to achieve a good result
Our RCD is the solution
With the RCD disc, you don’t just grind off the RVS weld seam in a single operation; you also get a clean finish. The two complementary abrasives work together for a superb result, and all it takes is a single pass.
Video
How to finish stainless steel in just one step?
RCD applications
Finishing light weld seams
Finishing corners and toothing
Improving surface roughness
Refining coarse sanding lines
Breaking sharp edges
Removing scoring
Grinding down casting defects
Homogenising surfaces
Pre-polishing
Removing weld spatter
Elimination of milling lines
Suitable for
Metal
Stainless steel
High-quality alloys
Non-ferrous metals
Aluminium
What makes the RCD so unique?
Cibo's unique combination of two abrasives, each with its own special properties, makes a product where two and two make at least five
The RCD is made of polycotton abrasive cloth. That makes it extra-flexible, yet powerful thanks to the grinding aid. In addition, the surface conditioning and the abrasive cloth ensure it grinds evenly. This gives you elasticity and a shock-absorbing effect during grinding. Precision work and ease of use guaranteed!
All our discs are produced in Belgium and meet the highest quality standards.
Advantages of the RCD
Controlled stock removal: you don't create pits or remove too much material
Forgiving disc: the soft contact and controlled removal eliminate any risk of damage
Uniform finish: this translates into a low, consistent Ra value
Lower heat production: no discolouration on the workpiece
Huge time savings: just one operation instead of three means a lower cost price
Versatile: stainless steel or aluminium, woodwork or metal chassis... there’s an RCD for every type of material
Environmentally friendly: the unique composition means less loss and less waste
Tips & Tricks
Grind from front to back with a brushing motion, rather than across the seam
Grind at an angle of 30 degrees, rather than 45 degrees
Reduce the speed from 10,000 rpm to 3,000 rpm for best results!
Range
RCD finishing discs
Do you want a combination of a high-quality and uniform finish coupled with controlled material removal? If so, use this finishing disc, with the Quick Change mechanism as a small and extremely adaptable variant. Ideal for finishing angles, reducing surface roughness, breaking edges,...
These discs can be put to use for a wide variety of purposes: stainless steel, aluminum, soft metals, special alloys,...
Glass Fibre Backing
Type
: conisch
More infoDiameter:
⌀ 115 - 125 - 180
(4-1/2” x 7/8” - 5 x 7/8”)
(4-1/2” x 7/8” - 5 x 7/8”)
Grain (type):
VF - ME - CO (Aluminium oxide)
RCD Grinding Disc
Heavy grinding and finishing at the same time? Yes, it's possible! With RCD Extra and Ultra Coarse you are holding onto a very aggressive disc thanks to the ceramic cloth, while the surface conditioning between the ceramic flaps limits the grinding depth. The dampening function of the surface conditioning flaps guarantees a greater amount of control during grinding.
Glass Fibre Backing
Type
: conisch
More infoDiameter:
⌀ 115 - 125
⌀ 115 - 125
(4-1/2” x 7/8”)
Grain (type):
UX - UC (Ceramisch)
Handy!
Maximize your RCD disc performance with the Finipower Plus!
The Finipower Plus is the all-rounder among the machines. Given its wide rpm range, this angle grinder is ideal for all your sanding and grinding work.
Finipower PlusIt can be used in combination with our Rebel One unitized range, our flap discs and our RCD finishing discs.
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The Cibo team is there for you
Cibo is at your service with expert advice on sanding, grinding and polishing.
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