Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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.5MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 5.5 IN

.5MIC 3M661X DLF 3MIL 5.5 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 5.5"X5.5"

0

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61500151628

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 9/16" 1=48PC

3

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3M

SURFACE BLT 1-1/2X18-15/16"A MED

0

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3M

CLEAN & FINISH DISC 11"XNH A VFN

0

PO-HA 6

PO-HA 6"XNH 6 HLS A VFN DIE# 600HZ

3M

SCOTCH-BRITE HOOKIT 7447 PRO DIS

80

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61500176062

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC THIN BRISTLE

0

61500136199

61500136199

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2-1/2X132" A VFN

0

61500057957

61500057957

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 3" 8A MED

40

61500109782

61500109782

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 8" 2S MED

3

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61500154861

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 4" 2S FIN

0

61500189172

61500189172

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC REPLC 1=40PC

1

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3M

HIGH STRENGTH DISC TR 4" A MED

0

61500107653

61500107653

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL TS 2" 2S FIN

60

61500156015

61500156015

3M

CUT & POLISH DISC 16X2" A MED

0

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61500128717

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 5" 3S FIN

0

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61500102944

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL EXL 1X1/4" 6A MED

0

61500093473

61500093473

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 6X1/4" S VFN

0

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61500019163

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 8X1" A MED

0

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61500072824

3M

SURFACE BELT 3X132" A MED

5

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61500161155

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X17-3/4" 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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