Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500102761

61500102761

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 14" 8A MED

0

61500085396

61500085396

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL 1-1/2" 2A MED

0

61500048113

61500048113

3M

SURFACE BELT 3X10-11/16" A VFN

10

61500164399

61500164399

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 5A FIN

0

61500127099

61500127099

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 9S FIN

6

61500139102

61500139102

3M

SURFACE DISC TN 4-1/2"XNH A VFN

0

61500091030

61500091030

3M

DISC ALUMINUM OXIDE COARSE 27"

0

61500134426

61500134426

3M

FLEX ABRASIVE ROLL 8X20' S ULF

4

61500058187

61500058187

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 8A CRS

0

3M 384F 80+ BELT 0.75

3M 384F 80+ BELT 0.75"X18"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE 80 18" X 0.75"

25

61500119427

61500119427

3M

COATING REMOVAL DISC 7"XNH S XCS

10

61500193158

61500193158

3M

SL SURFACE COND DISC 4-1/2"A MED

100

61500158367

61500158367

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 8S FIN

0

61500012309

61500012309

3M

FLAT PART DEBURRING WHEEL 7A MED

0

61500141843

61500141843

3M

PD SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

100

61500137726

61500137726

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 8X1/2" A VFN

57

61500295607

61500295607

3M

METL BLEND ROLL 2-3/4"X30' S MED

0

61500141801

61500141801

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

0

61500039641

61500039641

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O MED 2" DIA

58

61500149895

61500149895

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 6X1/2" A 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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