Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500084902

61500084902

3M

CLEAN & FINISH DISC 6X1/2" S VFN

0

61500083573

61500083573

3M

SURFACE BELT 9X48" A VFN

0

61500065125

61500065125

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 12" 2S CRS

0

61500107711

61500107711

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL TS 2" 8A MED

0

61500089513

61500089513

3M

SST DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 7A FIN

0

61500160371

61500160371

3M

SURFACE BELT 37X75" A MED

0

61500094059

61500094059

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 12X1/2" A MED

0

61500052461

61500052461

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 1-1/2"

0

61500292356

61500292356

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A FIN

0

61500161676

61500161676

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 3X72" A VFN

0

61500027596

61500027596

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 8S FIN

0

61500056710

61500056710

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1/2X72" A MED

0

35468

35468

3M

FLAP WHEEL TYPE 84 244D

40

61500084647

61500084647

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 25X48" A MED

0

61500145703

61500145703

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 37X75" A MED

0

61500002268

61500002268

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O MED 6" DIA

8

61500135118

61500135118

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 8" 8A CRS

0

61500161452

61500161452

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 25X60" A MED

0

3MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 6X6 IN

3MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 6X6 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 3U 6" X 6"

29

61500000783

61500000783

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O COARSE 1" DIA

50

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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