Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500062130

61500062130

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 6A MED

0

61500159431

61500159431

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 10" 8S FIN

0

61500013455

61500013455

3M

CLEAN & STRIP WHEEL 4" 7S XCS

4

61500152972

61500152972

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL 8" 5A MED FIN

0

AL-DR-2

AL-DR-2"-NH A VFN

3M

SCOTCH-BRITE ROLOC SUR COND DISC

0

61500298783

61500298783

3M

UNITIZED MOUNTED POINT B52X1/8"

47

61500137775

61500137775

3M

HI STRNGTH ROLL 6X30' A MED

0

.1MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 4 IN

.1MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 4 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 0.1U 4"

0

61500109535

61500109535

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 8X1X3" 5A MED

3

61500050697

61500050697

3M

SURFACE DISC 48"XNH A MED

0

61500083144

61500083144

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 2S FIN

0

61500039823

61500039823

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 3A VFN

0

61500014099

61500014099

3M

SURFACE BELT 1X42" A MED

20

61500079415

61500079415

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 1-1/2" 8A CRS

80

61500151479

61500151479

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC W/ADPT 1=1PC

8

61500176096

61500176096

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC THIN 1=40PC

2

61500113412

61500113412

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CLEAN&STRIP 7S

0

61500290566

61500290566

3M

HAND PAD SIL CARBIDE 9"X6" 1=1PC

48

3M 217EA A16 BELT 3

3M 217EA A16 BELT 3"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P1200 132" X 3"

10

3M 384F 180+ BELT 3

3M 384F 180+ BELT 3"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE 180 132" X 3"

8

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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