Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500128725

61500128725

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 8A MED

0

61500026127

61500026127

3M

CLEAN & FINISH DISC 4"XNH T

0

.05MIC 3M263X LF AO 3MIL TP 5 IN

.05MIC 3M263X LF AO 3MIL TP 5 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 0.05U 5"

482

3M 384F 60+ BELT 0.5

3M 384F 60+ BELT 0.5"X18"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE 60 18" X 0.5"

25

61500192887

61500192887

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TSM 1"

0

61500085685

61500085685

3M

CUT & POLISH DISC 6X3/4" A MED

0

61500027919

61500027919

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CLEAN & STRIP 7S

0

61821201060

61821201060

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 5A FIN

50

61500122264

61500122264

3M

CLEAN & STRIP UNITIZED WHEEL 7S

2

61500158334

61500158334

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 14" 7S FIN

0

61500297553

61500297553

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

0

61500160652

61500160652

3M

SURFACE BELT 4X51" A CRS

0

61500070398

61500070398

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 3" 6S FIN

40

61500164894

61500164894

3M

SURFACE BELT 3/8X24" A MED

0

61500051786

61500051786

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 12" 2S FIN

0

3M 384F 36+ BELT 0.75

3M 384F 36+ BELT 0.75"X18"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE 36 18" X 0.75"

25

61500072717

61500072717

3M

SURFACE BELT 1/2X24" A MED

60

61500168689

61500168689

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 8" 2S VFN

0

DP-UR-2

DP-UR-2"X1/4"-NH 8C CRS+

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL SCOTCH BRITE ROLC

60

61500290905

61500290905

3M

SF FINISH&DEBURR WHEEL 10"8S FIN

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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