Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500146289

61500146289

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 4" 8S FIN

0

61500159878

61500159878

3M

EX3 DEBURRING WHEEL 10" 9S FIN

0

61500153384

61500153384

3M

SE SURFACE DISC 7" A FIN

0

61500295763

61500295763

3M

CROSS BUFF HIGH STRENGTH A VFN

57

61500134608

61500134608

3M

LIGHT COATING REMOVAL DISC 4"

0

61500125903

61500125903

3M

EX3 DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 8A MED

3

61500129954

61500129954

3M

BRISTLE DISC 1X5/8" 120

41

1MIC 3M262X LF AO 3MIL TF 5 IN

1MIC 3M262X LF AO 3MIL TF 5 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 1U 5"

719

61500135266

61500135266

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 9A MED

0

61500149812

61500149812

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 8S FIN

0

61500001971

61500001971

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O FINE 6" DIA

8

61500159373

61500159373

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 8A MED

0

76750

76750

3M

ROLOC DISC

0

61500052578

61500052578

3M

DISC ALUMINUM OXIDE COARSE 4"

0

61500162104

61500162104

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X36" T

0

61500122504

61500122504

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 3" 2S FIN

20

1MIC 3M668X PSA DISC 2

1MIC 3M668X PSA DISC 2"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 1U 2"

0

.3MIC 3M261X SHEET 8.5X11

.3MIC 3M261X SHEET 8.5X11"

3M

LAPPING FILM A/O 0.3U 11" X 8.5"

37

3M 302D P180 BELT 4

3M 302D P180 BELT 4"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P180 132" X 4"

9

61500292570

61500292570

3M

LT GRIND & BLEND DISC 7" A CRS

25

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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