Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500072725

61500072725

3M

SURFACE BELT 1/2X24" A VFN

40

61500163060

61500163060

3M

SE SURFACE BELT 1/2X12" A CRS

0

61500037900

61500037900

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 6X2X1" 5A CRS

0

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61500120540

3M

CLEAN & FINISH DISC 6X1/4" S VFN

0

61500145182

61500145182

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X21" A CRS

0

61500293503

61500293503

3M

EXL-XP DEBURR WHEEL 8" 9S FIN

0

61500119161

61500119161

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X48" S SFN

0

61500046943

61500046943

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 10" 8S FIN

0

61500127065

61500127065

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 8S FIN

4

61500141744

61500141744

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 2"

0

61500162559

61500162559

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 4X60" A MED

0

61500120193

61500120193

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 3/4"

0

61500027786

61500027786

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 7A CRS

8

5MIC 3M461X DISC 5

5MIC 3M461X DISC 5"

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL CARBIDE 5U 5"

0

61500124773

61500124773

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 16" 7S FIN

0

61500157575

61500157575

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 1X1/8" 6A FIN

0

61500079399

61500079399

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 2" 6A MED

60

61500193265

61500193265

3M

SL SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 4"

0

61500125127

61500125127

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1/2X42" A MED

0

61500123544

61500123544

3M

SE SURFACE BELT 1/4X18" A 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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