5 pack - 3" x 18" Silicon Carbide Belts (Best for: Glass, Stone, Composite)Silicon Carbide belts are great for a variety of niche applications: glass & ceramics, stone & marble, plastics & composites, rubber & epoxy. Can also be used on some non ferrous metals. Y weight polyester backing Wet & Dry applications Choosing a Grit Coarse Grits (24 80): For heavy material removal, weld grinding, or shaping. Medium Grits (100 180): For blending, deburring, and intermediate smoothing. Fine Grits (240 400): For finishing or preparing

· Can be used on a variety of metals when needing to remove a lot of material

· J-Weight if you need flexibility for finishing

·         Fine Grits (240-400): For finishing or preparing for polishing

which is much higher than the standard 50/50 blend on most other ceramics

·         Depending on the coarseness of the belt you choose

o   Final polishing before coating or plating

o   Achieving a smooth or satin-like finish

What Backing Weight Should I Use

Choosing a Grit

o   Heavy material removal

·         Y-weight polyester backing

·         Best for non-ferrous metals like aluminum