Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500039658

61500039658

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O MED 2" DIA

60

61500084142

61500084142

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X42" A MED

0

61500083177

61500083177

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 6" 2S FIN

8

61500176047

61500176047

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC THIN BRISTLE

0

61500080223

61500080223

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 7S FIN

0

61500134434

61500134434

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 6X3X1" 4A MED

0

61500122942

61500122942

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A VFN

9

61500122934

61500122934

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A VFN

0

61500160959

61500160959

3M

SURFACE DISC 3-1/2"XNH A MED

0

3M DF-BL FIN BELT 0.25

3M DF-BL FIN BELT 0.25"X24"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE FINE 24" X 0.25"

5

61500034725

61500034725

3M

SURFACE BELT 1X21" A MED

0

15MIC 3M661X ROLL 4

15MIC 3M661X ROLL 4"X50'X3"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 15U 50'X4"

0

61500145216

61500145216

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X34" A CRS

0

61500052362

61500052362

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TP 2"

0

61500128642

61500128642

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 3" 4S FIN

0

61500002383

61500002383

3M

ABRASIVE ROLL A/O MED 30' X 2"

6

3M 784F 36+ BELT 4

3M 784F 36+ BELT 4"X132"

3M

BELT CERA A/O COARSE 36 132"X4"

10

61500161841

61500161841

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2-1/2X72" S SFN

0

61500129038

61500129038

3M

SURFACE DISC 7X7/8" A VFN

0

61500292000

61500292000

3M

SURFACE BELT 1/2X18" A VFN

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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