Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500052529

61500052529

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 2"

0

61500167756

61500167756

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 52X75" A VFN

0

61500147501

61500147501

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 3S FIN

0

61500122512

61500122512

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 6" 2S FIN

0

21790

21790

3M

STIKIT SANDING DISC 100/ROLL

0

61500073079

61500073079

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 3X132" A VFN

10

61500057841

61500057841

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL 1X1 8A MED 1=50PC

1

61500122918

61500122918

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A FIN

6

61500023355

61500023355

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A VFN

0

61500050382

61500050382

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 9S FIN

0

61500126802

61500126802

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 9S FIN

3

61500189503

61500189503

3M

CLEAN & FINISH DISC 6X1/2" A FIN

0

61500292059

61500292059

3M

BRISTLE DISC 07540 1" 36 GRADE

36

61500134392

61500134392

3M

SE SURFACE DISC 5X7/8" A CRS

0

61500026275

61500026275

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 8X5/8" A VFN

0

61500123320

61500123320

3M

SE SURFACE DISC 8" A CRS

0

61771553049

61771553049

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A VFN

0

61500122173

61500122173

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 6" 2S CRS

6

61500162393

61500162393

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 36X60" A VFN

0

61500079589

61500079589

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 3" 2A MED

40

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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