| Image | Part Number | Description / PDF | Quantity | Rfq |
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3M |
UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 4" 2S FIN |
0 |
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3M |
UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 6A MED |
0 |
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3M |
FINISHING WHEEL 8X1X3" 4A MED |
0 |
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3M |
SE SURFACE BELT 1/2X18" A FIN |
0 |
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3M |
SURFACE FB BELT 6X98" A MED |
0 |
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3M |
LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 0.3U 10" |
0 |
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3M |
CLEAN & FINISH SHEET 3-2/3X9" T |
0 |
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3M |
HS BLEND & FINISH DISC 12" A MED |
0 |
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3M |
LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 30U 50'X2" |
0 |
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3M |
SE SURFACE LS BELT 1/4X18" A CRS |
0 |
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3M |
SURFACE LS BELT 2X11" A MED |
0 |
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3M |
PURPLE FINISHING FILM HOOKIT DIS |
0 |
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3M |
SURFACE BELT 1X72" A CRS |
0 |
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3M |
HI STRNGTH DISC 8X1-1/4" A VFN |
0 |
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3M |
SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 3/4" |
0 |
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3M |
DURABLE FLEX BELT 3X18" A CRS |
0 |
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3M |
CUT & POLISH DISC 8X1/2" A MED |
0 |
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3M |
SURFACE BELT 3X21" A MED |
0 |
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3M |
LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 30U 50'X8" |
0 |
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3M |
EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 6" 2A MED |
8 |
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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.
| Type | Functional Features | Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Coated Abrasives | Grains bonded to flexible backing (paper/cloth) | Metal deburring, wood sanding |
| Bonded Abrasives | Ceramic/organic binder-formed grinding wheels | Tool sharpening, heavy stock removal |
| Superabrasives | Diamond/CBN grains for extreme hardness | Hard alloy machining, optical glass grinding |
| Nonwoven Abrasives | Open-web structure for conformal finishing | Weld blending, composite material polishing |
| Surface Conditioning Pads | Scotch-Brite-type media for cleaning/texturing | Pre-paint surface preparation |
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
| Parameter | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Size (Mesh) | 8-1200 grit range | Determines cut rate and finish quality |
| Hardness (Knoop) | 1500-8000 HK | Affects material removal efficiency |
| Concentration | 25-200% | Superabrasive quantity per volume |
| Bond Strength | Grade P-Z | Controls grain retention and wear |
| Operating Speed | 10-160 m/s | Safety and performance criticality |
| Manufacturer | Key Products | Specializations |
|---|---|---|
| 3M | Trizact, Scotch-Brite | Micron-level precision finishing |
| Saint-Gobain | Norton Quantum wheels | High-efficiency grinding systems |
| Metalor | CBN grinding tools | Hard alloy machining |
| Hermes | Fibre Discs 960 VC | Heavy-duty metal removal |
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.
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