Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500075173

61500075173

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X132" A MED

0

61500139433

61500139433

3M

STAR 1-1/2" A CRS LS 25 PER PKG

0

61500292554

61500292554

3M

LT GRIND & BLEND DISC 5" A CRS

0

61500068285

61500068285

3M

CUT AND POLISH DISC D5 4" A MED

0

61500019288

61500019288

3M

CUT & POLISH WHEEL 6" 5A FIN

4

33380

33380

3M

CUBITRON II FIBRE ROLOC DISC 1=1

65

61500056959

61500056959

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL SST 8" 5S FIN

0

61500151446

61500151446

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC W/ADPT 1=1PC

5

61500050408

61500050408

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 12X4X5" 5A CRS

0

61500040029

61500040029

3M

SST DEBURRING WHEEL 16" 8S FIN

0

61500147998

61500147998

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 3/4" 1=48PCS

193

61500083169

61500083169

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 2S FIN

0

30MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 6X6 IN

30MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 6X6 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 30U 6" X 6"

28

61500087780

61500087780

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 1X42" A MED

0

61500125291

61500125291

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 3X79" A MED

0

61500165883

61500165883

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 6X5/8" A VFN

0

61500026200

61500026200

3M

CUT & POLISH DISC 3X1/4" A MED

0

80131

80131

3M

DIAMOND HANDFILE FLX 1.5" 1=1SET

7

61500039047

61500039047

3M

SURFACE BELT 3X21" A CRS

0

61500151610

61500151610

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 9/16" 1=48PC

4

Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

1. Overview

Abrasives and surface conditioning products are engineered materials designed to modify surface properties through cutting, grinding, polishing, or finishing. These products enable precise material removal and surface preparation in manufacturing, maintenance, and industrial processes. Their importance spans across quality control, product longevity, and process efficiency in sectors like aerospace, automotive, and electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Coated AbrasivesGrains bonded to flexible backing (paper/cloth)Metal deburring, wood sanding
Bonded AbrasivesCeramic/organic binder-formed grinding wheelsTool sharpening, heavy stock removal
SuperabrasivesDiamond/CBN grains for extreme hardnessHard alloy machining, optical glass grinding
Nonwoven AbrasivesOpen-web structure for conformal finishingWeld blending, composite material polishing
Surface Conditioning PadsScotch-Brite-type media for cleaning/texturingPre-paint surface preparation

3. Structure and Composition

Typical products consist of: - Abrasive Grains: Al2O3, SiC, CBN, Diamond - Binders: Phenolic resins, vitrified bonds, electroplated nickel - Reinforcement: Fiber backing, mesh supports - Additives: Lubricants, anti-static agents, cooling agents

4. Key Technical Parameters

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Grain Size (Mesh)8-1200 grit rangeDetermines cut rate and finish quality
Hardness (Knoop)1500-8000 HKAffects material removal efficiency
Concentration25-200%Superabrasive quantity per volume
Bond StrengthGrade P-ZControls grain retention and wear
Operating Speed10-160 m/sSafety and performance criticality

5. Application Fields

  • Metalworking: CNC grinders, belt sanders
  • Aerospace: Turbine blade finishing systems
  • Automotive: Robotic weld cleaning stations
  • Electronics: Wafer polishing equipment
  • Construction: Concrete floor preparation machines

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerKey ProductsSpecializations
3MTrizact, Scotch-BriteMicron-level precision finishing
Saint-GobainNorton Quantum wheelsHigh-efficiency grinding systems
MetalorCBN grinding toolsHard alloy machining
HermesFibre Discs 960 VCHeavy-duty metal removal

7. Selection Recommendations

Key factors: - Workpiece material hardness (e.g., use CBN for hardened steel) - Required surface roughness (Ra 0.05-10 m range) - Thermal sensitivity of base material - Machine tool specifications (RPM, power) Case Study: Automotive gear manufacturing selects electroplated CBN wheels (150 concentration, vitrified bond) for profile grinding, achieving 0.8 m Ra finish.

Industry Trends Analysis

Emerging directions include: - Nanostructured abrasive coatings (20-50nm grain size) - Environmentally-friendly binders (<50 ppm VOC) - Smart abrasive systems with IoT process monitoring - Hybrid products combining grinding/polishing functions - Additive manufacturing of custom abrasive geometries

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