Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

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61500126810

61500126810

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 9S FIN

8

61500120722

61500120722

3M

CLEAN & STRIP DISC 6X1/2" S XCS

15

30671

30671

3M

PURPLE FINISHING FILM HOOKIT DIS

0

61500189461

61500189461

3M

BRISTLE DISC BRSH 8" 120 W/FLANG

0

00638060299319

00638060299319

3M

DISC SIL CARBIDE EXTRA COARSE 5"

20

61500119393

61500119393

3M

COATING REMOVAL DISC 5"XNH S XCS

14

RP-ZF 1

RP-ZF 1"X2" 5 PER CASE

3M

ROTO PEEN FLAP ASSEMBLY 1 IN X 2

5

61500120706

61500120706

3M

CLEAN & FINISH DISC 8"XNH T

0

61500147972

61500147972

3M

RADIAL BRISTLE DISC 3/4" 1=48PCS

11

61500121167

61500121167

3M

SURFACE DISC 7"XNH A VFN

50

61500295060

61500295060

3M

HS BLEND & FINISH DISC 8" A MED

0

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61500109824

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 8" 2S FIN

0

.3MIC 3M268X PSA SHEET 8.5X11

.3MIC 3M268X PSA SHEET 8.5X11"

3M

LAPPING FILM A/O 0.3U 11"X8.5"

0

61500149804

61500149804

3M

TSM HP HI STRENGTH DISC 2" A MED

0

61500111713

61500111713

3M

SURFACE FB BELT 25X75" A VFN

0

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61500084571

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 6X168" A VFN

0

61500295045

61500295045

3M

HS BLEND & FINISH DISC 6" A MED

50

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61500084241

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1-1/2X60" A CRS

0

61500292315

61500292315

3M

EXL-XP DEBURR WHEEL 12" 11S FIN

0

61500110095

61500110095

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 3A 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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