Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500039203

61500039203

3M

SURFACE BELT 4X118" A VFN

0

61500156189

61500156189

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 10X5/8" A VFN

0

61500129830

61500129830

3M

BRISTLE DISC 1X5/8" 50

116

61500084662

61500084662

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 36X75" A VFN

0

61500070679

61500070679

3M

CUT & POLISH DISC D5 A MED

10

FN510079372

FN510079372

3M

FINISH FLAP BRUSH 3X1-3/8" S FIN

0

61500122744

61500122744

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 5A FIN

4

61500160280

61500160280

3M

SURFACE BELT 3/4X24" A MED

0

61500037876

61500037876

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 6X2X1" 4A MED

2

61500126422

61500126422

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 7S FIN

0

61500109543

61500109543

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 8X1X3" 5A CRS

0

61500146487

61500146487

3M

SE SURFACE DISC TN 5" A CRS

0

236U

236U

3M

STIKIT SANDING DISC 100/ROLL

3

61500298775

61500298775

3M

UNITIZED MOUNTED POINT B121X1/8"

50

45101

45101

3M

ROLOC DISC

12

61500072709

61500072709

3M

SURFACE BELT 1/2X18" A CRS

40

61500080256

61500080256

3M

LIGHT DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 8S FIN

0

61500109550

61500109550

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 8X2X3" 4A MED

0

61500122553

61500122553

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 6" 2S FIN

7

61500161148

61500161148

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 4X118" A CRS

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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