Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
12MIC 3M266X LF AO 3MIL TP 4IN

12MIC 3M266X LF AO 3MIL TP 4IN

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 12U 4"

975

61500019700

61500019700

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 7A MED

80

61500007861

61500007861

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL SIL CARBID 3" DIA

0

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61500193042

3M

SL SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

100

61500083185

61500083185

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 2S FIN

0

61500139144

61500139144

3M

SURFACE DISC TN 5"XNH S SFN

0

61500062064

61500062064

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 3" 6A MED

0

61500293594

61500293594

3M

EXL-XP DEBURR WHEEL 6" 11S FIN

0

61500189479

61500189479

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 7-5/8" 220

2

61500151636

61500151636

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 9/16"

0

61500106507

61500106507

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X90" A VFN

0

61500039765

61500039765

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A MED

0

61500119567

61500119567

3M

LARGE AREA STRIPE REMOVAL DISC

0

61500155603

61500155603

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 2A MED

0

61500081353

61500081353

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 7S MED

0

61500150802

61500150802

3M

FINISH BOND CLEAN BRUSH 5A MED

0

61500084530

61500084530

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 6X48" A CRS

0

61500099397

61500099397

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL TS 2" 6A MED

0

1MIC 3M661XU DISC 5

1MIC 3M661XU DISC 5"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 1U 5"

0

61500160942

61500160942

3M

SURFACE DISC 14"XNH A MED

15

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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