Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500017985

61500017985

3M

SURFACE BELT 3-1/2X15-1/2" A CRS

20

12MIC 3M266X TP DISC 8

12MIC 3M266X TP DISC 8"

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 12U 8"

0

61500115565

61500115565

3M

SE SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 4"

100

61500126844

61500126844

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 10" 9S FIN

1

61500080900

61500080900

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 14" 8S FIN

0

80837

80837

3M

DIAMOND FLEXIBLE HAND FILE 1=1PC

17

61500083300

61500083300

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 8" 2S FIN

4

61500021730

61500021730

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 5A FIN

0

61500080157

61500080157

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 14" 7S FIN

0

61500083474

61500083474

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 1X1" 4S FIN

0

61500083425

61500083425

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 3" 6A FIN

0

61500072006

61500072006

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A VFN

0

61500083029

61500083029

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 12" 2S FIN

0

61500052396

61500052396

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TP 3"

0

61500015971

61500015971

3M

SURFACE DISC 2"XNH A VFN

0

61500151081

61500151081

3M

SE SURFACE CONDITION DISC TSM 2"

0

21785

21785

3M

3M(TM) STIKIT(TM) PAPER DISC ROL

0

76627

76627

3M

ROLOC DISC

495

777F-1.5

777F-1.5"-P120YF

3M

ROLOC DISC

0

61500292448

61500292448

3M

LT GRIND&BLEND DISC 4-1/2" 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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