Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500083359

61500083359

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 4S FIN

0

61500125176

61500125176

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 15-1/2" A VFN

0

61500070364

61500070364

3M

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

0

61500083094

61500083094

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 8" 2S FIN

4

RD-ZB-3

RD-ZB-3"-WHITE

3M

BRISTLE DISC 3X5/8 TAPERED 120

18

61500136579

61500136579

3M

EX3 DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 9S FIN

4

61500093903

61500093903

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 5A FIN

0

61500100187

61500100187

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 9A MED

0

61500081973

61500081973

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL SST 14" 5A FIN

0

61500108222

61500108222

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 6A MED

0

61500133568

61500133568

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 2X60" A MED

0

61500152873

61500152873

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL 6" 5A MED FIN

0

77740

77740

3M

ROLOC DISC PAD

10

61500088309

61500088309

3M

SST DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 8S FIN

0

9MIC 3M461X SHEET 8.5X11

9MIC 3M461X SHEET 8.5X11"

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL CARBIDE 11X8.5"

0

61500037918

61500037918

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 6X2X1" 6A MED

0

61500054574

61500054574

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 12" 5A CRS

0

.5MIC 3M661XU DISC 5

.5MIC 3M661XU DISC 5"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 0.5U 5"

29

61500023967

61500023967

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 7A MED

40

61500163979

61500163979

3M

TSM HIGH STRENGTH DISC 2" A MED

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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