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Thin Wheels. Norton Gemini RightCut Upgrade July 2014. Norton Gemini RightCut Upgrade. WHAT is changing? Gemini RightCut line in all sizes, Type 01/41 and Type 27/42 Not specialty items like ALU and SS/INOX products WHERE are we making modifications? Thickness, Grain, Bond and Process - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Norton Gemini RightCut UpgradeJuly 2014
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Norton Gemini RightCut Upgrade• WHAT is changing?
– Gemini RightCut line in all sizes, Type 01/41 and Type 27/42• Not specialty items like ALU and SS/INOX products
• WHERE are we making modifications?– Thickness, Grain, Bond and Process
• HOW will it change?– 4-1/2”, 5” completely changed by Aug 15, 2014– 6”, 7”, 9” in September 2014
• WHY is Gemini RightCut being upgraded?– Provide the best value on 100% Aluminum Oxide cut off wheels in the
market.
• WHO is should use these wheels?– Anyone who values quality, competitive price, comfort of cut and precision
cuts.
• WHEN is it available?– In Stock at DCE by Aug 15, 2014
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Old vs. New Gemini RightCut
Performance Increase Carbon Steel Stainless Steel
Life 60% 40%
Cut Rate 20% 20%
*Data above is based on 5” wheels
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Features and Benefits
• Life Improvement – 60% in CS and 40% in SS
• Cut Rate Improvement– 20% in CS and SS
• ‘Feel’ Improvement– Not quantifiable but new wheels eat through metal as if they were
‘cutting butter’– Less force required to make first cuts
• Thinner wheel design = thinner kerf
• Lower amperage needed = $avings in electrical grinders
• Made in our Brownsville, Texas plant
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2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.14
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New Gemini
Old GeminiNorton Metal
SPEED - cuts/min
LIFE
- To
tal #
of C
uts
Gemini vs. CompetitionLife vs. Cut Rate with 5”
20% faster cut
60%
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e lif
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Cutting A36 Flat Bar 4 x 1/8in
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Gemini vs. CompetitionCost vs. Cut Rate with 4-1/2”
$1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
New Gemini
Old Gemini
COST - $/wheel
SPEE
D - c
uts/
min
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Review: Testing a RightCut
• Materials Needed– Norton Gemini RightCut and Competitor– Timer (optional)
• Directions:
NOTE: Fresh wheels are always better performing.
Cut Competitor to Stub (Final
Diameter = 2.6-2.7in)
Cut Gemini RightCut to
same # of cuts as competitor
Set wheels back to back. Show difference to
Customer
Measure final diameter for cost down
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2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.14
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
New Gemini
Old GeminiNorton Metal
SPEED - cuts/min
LIFE
- To
tal #
of C
uts
Gemini vs. CompetitionLife vs. Cut Rate with 5”
20% faster cut
60%
mor
e lif
e
Cutting A36 Flat Bar 4 x 1/8in
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FASTER CUTTING
SLOWERCUTTING
LONGERLIFE
LOWERLIFE
THICKNESS- +WEIGHT- +
.050” .055” .060” .065”
32g 34g 38g 40g
Winning Every Test – Density MattersEvery competitor’s box of wheels contains a range of thickness and weight
No caliper? Choose Walter test wheels a gram or two lighter than ours.
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Product List Size 25 Pack Bulk Pack 5 Pack COO
Type 01/41 PROMO Packs4 x .045 x 5/8 66243527956 USA
4-1/2 x .045 x 7/8 66252823602 66252841213 66252842160 USA5 x .045 x 7/8 66252823603 66252841214 66252842170 USA6 x .045 x 7/8 66252823604 66252841215 66252842175 USA7 x .045 x 7/8 66252832323 Holland
Type 27/424 x .045 x 5/8 66252842180 USA
4-1/2 x .045 x 5/8-11 66252842025 USA4-1/2 x .045 x 7/8 66252842026 66253370065 66252842161 USA5 x .045 x 5/8-11 66252841939 USA
5 x .045 x 7/8 66252842036 66253370066 66252842171 USA6 x .045 x 5/8-11 66252830587 Holland
6 x .045 x 7/8 66252842202 66253370067 66252842176 Holland7 x .045 x 7/8 66252912626 Holland
9 x 1/16 x 5/8-11 66252919115 Holland
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Launch SupportFlyer – reorder form #8520 Wheel Sample Mailer 4-1/2”, 5”
Koozies 10/box with wheel
sample mailers
Additional sample mailers ready to order now from DCE – reorder form #8521 and specify4-1/2” or 5” size
Web Ads
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Additional Launch SupportPrint Ad - Fabricator Packaging
Introductory on all converted UPCsGrinding Wheel Box Insert
Landing Page
Video
Web Ads
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Customer Promotion• New Parts Addition
• Bulk packs for Type 27/42 wheels in4 ½” 5”, 6”
– Type 01/41 already in stock for same sizes
– NOTE: RightCut EVO bulk packs will be eliminated as we sell off
• FREE Ducks Unlimited Shooting/CAMO Sunglasses Kit in every bulk pack case highlighted on flyer
• Interchangeable lenses• High quality• Accessories
• Pre-packaged in box:– 250 wheels, 1 sunglass kit, each box
notes giveaway, while quantities last
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