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Preventing cutting discs from clogging on aluminium

Aluminium is known for clogging cutting discs. The soft metal melts due to friction and sticks to the disc. As a result, the disc cuts less well, gets hotter and can jam in the cut.

Cutting disc clogging on aluminium
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Which cutting disc do you choose for aluminium?

To cut through aluminium, choose the SNAN, a cutting disc specially developed for aluminium.

Specially for aluminium
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Cutting disc SNAN

SNAN

Cutting disc

Ideal for cutting through aluminium smoothly and cleanly.

  • Prevents clogging and sticking
  • Stable, vibration-free cut
  • Protects the workpiece against damage
Suitable for
Flexible shaft
Flexible shaft
Air pressure tool
Air pressure tool
Angle grinder
Angle grinder
Cutting through aluminium with a cutting disc

In the photo: SNAN cutting disc

How to cut aluminium without clogging in 3 steps

1

Choose a cutting disc for aluminium

Use the SNAN instead of a cutting disc for steel, which clogs quickly on aluminium.

2

Cut without sticking

The SNAN ensures a stable, vibration-free cut and prevents the disc from clogging or sticking.

3

Finish the cut

If you finish the cut afterwards, regularly spray SPAG Alu Grind Spray on your abrasive, so that it doesn’t clog either.

Frequently asked questions about a cutting disc clogging on aluminium

Why does a cutting disc clog on aluminium?

Aluminium is soft and has a low melting point. Due to friction, particles melt and stick to the disc. As a result, the disc cuts less well, gets hotter and can jam in the cut.

Which cutting disc do you use for aluminium?

The SNAN is specially developed for cutting through aluminium. Its construction, grain selection and resin formulation ensure a stable, vibration-free cut and prevent the disc from clogging or sticking.

Can you use a cutting disc for steel on aluminium?

You can, but such a disc clogs quickly. You cut more slowly, the disc gets hotter and the risk of sticking and a ragged cut is greater. With a disc for aluminium, such as the SNAN, you work faster and more safely.

How do you prevent clogging when grinding aluminium further?

After cutting through, you often still finish the cut. Then choose abrasives with an active grinding additive and regularly spray SPAG Alu Grind Spray on your abrasive. This also prevents the aluminium from sticking there.

Overview of the most common challenges when grinding aluminium

Phase 1

Weld removal

Removing welds on flat workpieces
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Removing welds on round workpieces
Removing welds in inside corners or 2D corners
Phase 2

Post-processing and cleaning

Removing scratches
Deburring sharp edges
Clogging of a cutting disc
Phase 3

Finishing and uniformity

Uniform finishing of the surface

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