Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500040284

61500040284

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 16" 9S FIN

0

61500050226

61500050226

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1/4X18" A VFN

0

3M DF-BL MED BELT 0.5

3M DF-BL MED BELT 0.5"X24"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE MED 24" X 0.5"

5

61500141876

61500141876

3M

BRISTLE DISC 4-1/2" X M14-2 120

0

61500088192

61500088192

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 4X132" A MED

0

3M DF-BL CRS BELT 0.25

3M DF-BL CRS BELT 0.25"X24"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE COARSE 24"X0.25"

5

61500124518

61500124518

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CLEAN&STRIP 7S

0

61500031598

61500031598

3M

HI RESOLUTION PC CLEANING BRUSH

0

15MIC 3M661X ROLL 1.5

15MIC 3M661X ROLL 1.5"X50'X3"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 50'X1.5"

0

61500122405

61500122405

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 7A MED

30

11110

11110

3M

ROLOC DISC 1=1PC

0

61500108941

61500108941

3M

CUT & POLISH WHEEL 8X1X3" 7A MED

0

61500058096

61500058096

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 6" 8A MED

0

61500139458

61500139458

3M

STAR 3" A CRS LS 25 PER PKG

50

61500190766

61500190766

3M

SF FINISH&DEBURR WHEEL 12"8S FIN

0

61771555051

61771555051

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5A MED

0

3M 384F 120+ BELT 0.5

3M 384F 120+ BELT 0.5"X18"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE 120 18" X 0.5"

19

61500090420

61500090420

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 1"

0

61500188224

61500188224

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A FIN

0

61500077229

61500077229

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 3/4" 6A MED

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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