Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
3M869XW LPSA DISC 1.865X.102

3M869XW LPSA DISC 1.865X.102"

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL DIOXIDE 1.87"

0

61500158755

61500158755

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 16X3X10" 5A MED

0

61500140936

61500140936

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

100

61500102746

61500102746

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 10" 8A MED

0

61500052909

61500052909

3M

BELT A/O SUPER FINE 24"X0.25"

0

61500175007

61500175007

3M

FINISHING WHEEL 6" 5A MED

0

61500070430

61500070430

3M

CUT & POLISH ROLL 4X30' A VFN

0

61500155496

61500155496

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 1X1" 3S FIN

0

61500120177

61500120177

3M

SURFACE COND DISC TS 3/4" 1=50PC

8

61500140712

61500140712

3M

SURFACE ROLL 12"X30' A VFN

0

61500124740

61500124740

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 14" 2S CRS

0

30MIC 3M661X SHEET 9X14

30MIC 3M661X SHEET 9X14"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 30U 14"X9"

0

61500122389

61500122389

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 7A MED

10

61500168499

61500168499

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 4" 6A MED

0

61500188109

61500188109

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7A FIN

0

.5MIC 3M661XU SHEET 6X6

.5MIC 3M661XU SHEET 6X6"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 0.5U 6"X6"

0

61500052552

61500052552

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 3"

100

61500186111

61500186111

3M

TSM HIGH STRENGTH DISC 3" A MED

0

61500290285

61500290285

3M

CUT & POLISH WHEEL 6" 7A MED

0

61500164829

61500164829

3M

SURFACE BELT 37X60" A 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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