Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500141835

61500141835

3M

SE SURFACE CONDITION DISC TR 3"

0

61500161460

61500161460

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1/2X42" A MED

0

61500041423

61500041423

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 8X3/4" A MED

0

61500160660

61500160660

3M

SURFACE BELT 4X132" A CRS

0

61500039039

61500039039

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL A/O FINE 3" DIA

0

.1MIC 3M661X SHEET 8.5X11

.1MIC 3M661X SHEET 8.5X11"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 11"X8.5"

0

61500191715

61500191715

3M

EX3 DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 8S MED

0

61500295391

61500295391

3M

EXL-XP DEBURR WHEEL 10" 11S FIN

0

3M 784F 60+ BELT 4

3M 784F 60+ BELT 4"X132"

3M

BELT CERA A/O COARSE 60 132"X4"

10

6MIC 3M662XW TH DISC 5

6MIC 3M662XW TH DISC 5"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 6U 5" DIA

2

61500161643

61500161643

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X30" A VFN

0

61500134657

61500134657

3M

LIGHT COATING REMOVAL DISC 8"

0

.5MIC 3M666XW DLF 3MIL TH 5 IN

.5MIC 3M666XW DLF 3MIL TH 5 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 0.5U 5"

9

61500123551

61500123551

3M

SE SURFACE BELT 1/4X24" A CRS

0

61500084324

61500084324

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X90" A VFN

0

61500103314

61500103314

3M

SURFACE BELT 1X18" A VFN

20

61500176039

61500176039

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC THIN

80

60MIC 3M263X TP SHEET 8.5X11

60MIC 3M263X TP SHEET 8.5X11"

3M

LAPPING FILM A/O 60U 11" X 8.5"

108

61500083755

61500083755

3M

SURFACE BELT 2-1/2X48" A MED

0

61500295979

61500295979

3M

DURABLE FLEX BELT 1/4X24" A CRS

40

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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