Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500072949

61500072949

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X72" A CRS

0

61500005246

61500005246

3M

SST DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 8S FIN

1

61500152717

61500152717

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL 3" 5A MED FIN

0

61500088200

61500088200

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE COARS 132.01"X4"

0

61500013406

61500013406

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5S SFN

0

6MIC 3M662XW TH SHEET 8.5X8.5

6MIC 3M662XW TH SHEET 8.5X8.5"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 6U 8.5X8.5"

0

61500084191

61500084191

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X72" S SFN

0

61500186970

61500186970

3M

AIRCRAFT CLNING PAD 6X12" 1=1PAD

100

61500040573

61500040573

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 8X1" A VFN

0

61500103132

61500103132

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 8" 2A MED

0

61500062114

61500062114

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 4" 6A MED

0

30668

30668

3M

PURPLE FINISHING FILM HOOKIT DIS

0

30MIC 3M661X ROLL 4

30MIC 3M661X ROLL 4"X50'X3"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 30U 50'X4"

0

15MIC 3M461X SC TC DISC

15MIC 3M461X SC TC DISC

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL CARBIDE 15U 5"

0

1MIC 3M661X DISC 12

1MIC 3M661X DISC 12"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 1U 12"

0

36251

36251

3M

BLUE ABRASIVE 6" 800GRADE 1=1DIS

440

61500167947

61500167947

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 10" 2S CRS

0

61500188406

61500188406

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A VFN

0

61500126968

61500126968

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 8A MED

4

61500293099

61500293099

3M

CLEAN & FINISH ROLL A VFN

0

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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