Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500072998

61500072998

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X132" S MED

0

3MIC 3M662XW TH DISC 8

3MIC 3M662XW TH DISC 8"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 3U 8"

0

61500069192

61500069192

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 6X3/4" A VFN

0

61500070331

61500070331

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 1-1/2" 2S FIN

70

9MIC 3M668X PSA SHEET 3X8

9MIC 3M668X PSA SHEET 3X8"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 9U 8" X 3"

0

61500094950

61500094950

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 1-1/2"

0

61500063815

61500063815

3M

HIGH GLOSS ROLL 12X30' 1PER CASE

0

61500190758

61500190758

3M

SF FINISH&DEBURR WHEEL 8" 8S FIN

0

61500040599

61500040599

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 3X3/4" A VFN

0

61500156213

61500156213

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 8X7/8" A VFN

0

61500192986

61500192986

3M

SL SURFACE COND DISC 7" A CRS

25

61500093952

61500093952

3M

ABRASIVE ROLL A/O MED 30' X 4"

0

61500298494

61500298494

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 4X118" S SFN

0

61500125861

61500125861

3M

SE SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 3"

0

61500108065

61500108065

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 37X60" A VFN

1

61500052388

61500052388

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TP 3"

100

11448

11448

3M

ROLOC DISC

0

61500088036

61500088036

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 3X132" A VFN

0

61500052453

61500052453

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 1-1/2"

0

61500141827

61500141827

3M

SE SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

100

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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