Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500293529

61500293529

3M

EXL-XP DEBURR WHEEL 12" 9S FIN

0

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61500034881

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 5A FIN

0

61500157237

61500157237

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL TR 3S FIN

0

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61500108610

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 15-1/2" A CRS

0

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61500085206

3M

CLEAN & FINISH ROLL 48"X30' T

0

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61500189669

3M

ABRASIVE ROLL A/O 30'X4" 1=1ROLL

24

61500154762

61500154762

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 9A MED

0

61500136405

61500136405

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 2" 6A FIN

0

61500021987

61500021987

3M

SURFACE BELT 3X118" A MED

0

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61500072907

3M

SURFACE BELT 6X48" A MED

10

61500292471

61500292471

3M

LT GRIND&BLEND DISC 4-1/2" A CRS

50

61500140738

61500140738

3M

CUT & POLISH DISC 6X3/4" A VFN

0

61500190733

61500190733

3M

SF FINISH&DEBURR WHEEL 8"11S FIN

0

01484

01484

3M

STIKIT SANDING DISC 125/ROLL

0

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61500122371

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 7A MED

2

01419

01419

3M

STIKIT SANDING DISC 175/ROLL

0

3MIC 3M261X ROLL 4

3MIC 3M261X ROLL 4"X150'X3"

3M

LAPPING FILM A/O 3U 150' X 4"

0

61500295888

61500295888

3M

DURABLE FLEX BELT 1/4X18" A FIN

60

61500296464

61500296464

3M

CROSS BUFF HIGH STRENGTH A 1=1PC

15

61500292851

61500292851

3M

LT GRIND&BLEND DISC TSM 3" A CRS

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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