Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500066008

61500066008

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL SST 12" 7A FIN

0

61500057668

61500057668

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 1X1/4" 2S FIN

0

61500057866

61500057866

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 2" 8A CRS

0

5MIC 3M466X TP DISC 8

5MIC 3M466X TP DISC 8"

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL CARBIDE 5U 8"

0

61500188786

61500188786

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A VFN

0

15MIC 3M468X TC DISC 10

15MIC 3M468X TC DISC 10"

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL CARBIDE 15U 10"

0

61500067402

61500067402

3M

FLAT PART DEBURRING BONDED BRUSH

0

61500121068

61500121068

3M

SURFACE DISC 7"XNH A MED

75

61500145745

61500145745

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 5X158" A MED

0

9MIC 3M266X TP DISC 10

9MIC 3M266X TP DISC 10"

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 9U 10"

0

61500295961

61500295961

3M

DURABLE FLEX BELT 1/4X18" A CRS

60

61500121316

61500121316

3M

CLEAN & FINISH SHEET 9X11" A MED

0

61500153293

61500153293

3M

PROD CLEAN&FINISH DISC 6" 1=1PC

70

61500160231

61500160231

3M

SURFACE BELT 3/4X72" A VFN

0

84999

84999

3M

ROLOC DISC PAD

0

61500027976

61500027976

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O MED 8" DIA

0

3M 217EA A100 BELT 2

3M 217EA A100 BELT 2"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P180 132" X 2"

10

61500155405

61500155405

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 2" 3S FIN

0

61500151420

61500151420

3M

FLAT PART DEBURRING WHEEL 7A MED

0

50254

50254

3M

ROLOC DISC

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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