Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A MED

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3M

SE SURFACE LS BELT 1X132" A CRS

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61500109808

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 8" 2S CRS

0

3MIC 3M266X TP DISC 10

3MIC 3M266X TP DISC 10"

3M

LAPPING FILM ALUM OXIDE 3U 10"

0

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3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CLEAN&STRIP 7S

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6MIC 3M662XW DLF 3MIL TH 5 IN

6MIC 3M662XW DLF 3MIL TH 5 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 6U 5"

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61500027828

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 7A MED

0

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61500084423

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 3X168" A CRS

0

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3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 1X1" 6A MED

23

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61500125259

3M

SE SURFACE BELT 3X18" A CRS

0

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61500057445

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 3" 2S FIN

78

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61500026812

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 14" 6S FIN

0

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61500133709

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X17-3/4" A MED

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61500137767

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 6X1/2" A MED

137

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61500145380

3M

HIGH GLOSS ROLL 6X30' 2PER CASE

0

3M 217EA A45 BELT 4

3M 217EA A45 BELT 4"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P400 132" X 4"

10

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61500127040

3M

EX2 DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 8S FIN

0

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3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 5S SFN

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61500123387

3M

SE SURFACE BELT 3-1/2X15-1/2"

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3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 1-1/2" 2S 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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