Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500148012

61500148012

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 3/4" 1=48PC

4

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61500026465

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 6S FIN

0

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61500139037

3M

BRISTLE DISC 11 INTERNAL 120

9

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61500155546

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 10" 2A MED

0

61500154259

61500154259

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 6S ULF

0

3M 302D P120 BELT 2

3M 302D P120 BELT 2"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P120 132" X 2"

9

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61500051661

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 6" 2S FIN

3

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61500192861

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TSM 2"

0

598X

598X

3M

POLISHING FILM CERIUM OXIDE

847

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61500073111

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 3X132" S MED

0

61500125002

61500125002

3M

CPM WHEEL 8X1X3" 9A MED

0

61500108164

61500108164

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 3" 2A MED

0

07482

07482

3M

SCOTCH-BRITE ROLOC DISC 1=1PAD

0

61500158821

61500158821

3M

CUT & POLISH WHEEL 8" 7A MED

0

61500159142

61500159142

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 14" 8S FIN

0

61500195013

61500195013

3M

SURFACE DISC TC 7"XNH A VFN

0

61500064425

61500064425

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 7X3/4" A VFN

0

61500039567

61500039567

3M

CUT & POLISH WHEEL 6" 7A MED

0

9MIC 3M261X DISC 8

9MIC 3M261X DISC 8"

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 9U 8"

0

61500007481

61500007481

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 7A 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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