Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
3M865X DISC 5

3M865X DISC 5"

3M

LAPPING FILM SILICON DIOXIDE 5"

382

3M 784F 60+ BELT 2

3M 784F 60+ BELT 2"X132"

3M

BELT CERA A/O COARSE 60 132"X2"

10

61500090438

61500090438

3M

SURFACE CONDITION DISC TS 1"

0

61500193166

61500193166

3M

SL SURFACE COND DISC 5" A MED

0

3M 302D P120 BELT 3

3M 302D P120 BELT 3"X132"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P120 132" X 3"

10

61500189594

61500189594

3M

ABRASIVE ROLL CLEAN FINI 12"X30'

1

15MIC 3M461X LF SC 3MIL TC 5 IN

15MIC 3M461X LF SC 3MIL TC 5 IN

3M

LAPPING FILM SIL CARBIDE 15U 5"

421

61500056876

61500056876

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 7A MED

0

61500126935

61500126935

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 12" 8S MED

2

61500051521

61500051521

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 4" 2S CRS

0

61500013026

61500013026

3M

DISC ALUMINUM OXIDE COARSE

0

84370

84370

3M

FLEXIBLE DIAMOND WHETSTONE 6220J

0

61500034832

61500034832

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 7A MED

0

61500120227

61500120227

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 9A CRS

0

61500072980

61500072980

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 1X132" A CRS

0

61500133071

61500133071

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 10" 8A MED

0

61500137783

61500137783

3M

HI STRNGTH DISC 12X1-1/4" A MED

25

61500084290

61500084290

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 2X60" A MED

0

3M 302D P150 BELT 3

3M 302D P150 BELT 3"X118"

3M

BELT ALUM OXIDE P150 118" X 3"

10

61500293438

61500293438

3M

FINISHING FLAP BRUSH 7S ULF

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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