3M Abrasive Products for Grinding & Finishing Hard-to-Grind Materials
3M Abrasive Products for Grinding & Finishing Hard-to-Grind Materials
3M Abrasive Products for Grinding & Finishing Hard-to-Grind Materials
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<strong>3M</strong> ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGIES<br />
<strong>3M</strong> Trizact <strong>Abrasive</strong>s<br />
Derived from patented <strong>3M</strong> microreplication technology, Trizact<br />
abrasives consist of precisely-shaped three-dimensional structures<br />
distributed uni<strong>for</strong>mly over the substrate. Unlike conventional<br />
abrasives, which are constructed from randomly-spaced and<br />
irregular-shaped minerals, the uni<strong>for</strong>m configuration of Trizact<br />
abrasives helps deliver more consistent per<strong>for</strong>mance and eliminate<br />
belt-<strong>to</strong>-belt variation.<br />
Trizact belts start sharp and stay sharp, resulting in more<br />
predictable finishes and improved, consistent quality in<br />
your parts.<br />
Lower costs<br />
Trizact belts can last two <strong>to</strong> five times longer than conventional<br />
belts – and finish so precisely that opera<strong>to</strong>rs can reduce grade<br />
sequences, which in turn can reduce <strong>to</strong>tal cost of operations.<br />
<strong>3M</strong> Trizact Diamond Cloth Belt 663FC<br />
<strong>3M</strong> Trizact Diamond Cloth Belt 663FC represents the “next generation” in<br />
abrasive technology – combining the predictable dimensioning traditionally<br />
associated with bonded wheels with the speed, consistency and ease of<br />
use of <strong>3M</strong> abrasive belts.<br />
Designed <strong>for</strong> grinding hard materials <strong>to</strong> final<br />
dimension, 663FC belts also work well <strong>for</strong><br />
stripping old thermal spray coating during<br />
the refurbishment process.<br />
663FC belts cut up <strong>to</strong> 70% faster than<br />
bonded wheels – without chatter. And<br />
because they are easy <strong>to</strong> use, even<br />
less-experienced opera<strong>to</strong>rs can achieve<br />
consistent, effective s<strong>to</strong>ck removal<br />
throughout the life of the belt.<br />
COATING<br />
Conventional abrasives start out sharp, but dull quickly.<br />
Courtesy of<br />
Abbott Machine Co.<br />
The three-dimensional structures of <strong>3M</strong> Trizact <strong>Abrasive</strong>s contain multiple<br />
layers of mineral. As these structures wear, fresh, sharp mineral is constantly<br />
exposed <strong>to</strong> the workpiece, resulting in faster, more consistent cutting<br />
throughout the life of the belt.<br />
<strong>3M</strong> Cubitron <strong>Abrasive</strong> Grain<br />
Workpiece<br />
Direction<br />
Workpiece<br />
Direction<br />
Workpiece<br />
Direction<br />
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Workpiece<br />
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<strong>3M</strong> Cloth Belt 966F<br />
Constructed with <strong>to</strong>ugh, durable<br />
Cubitron abrasive grain, 966F belts<br />
are ideally suited <strong>for</strong> stripping chrome<br />
from old parts as they are being<br />
rebuilt. 966F belts are also suited<br />
<strong>for</strong> wet grinding and finishing of heat<br />
sensitive high nickel alloys, where a<br />
coolant flood is needed, as well as<br />
titanium and stainless steel.<br />
<strong>3M</strong> Flexible Diamond Belts<br />
<strong>3M</strong> Flexible Diamond Belts help you achieve<br />
better finishes without sacrificing cut rates<br />
on hard-<strong>to</strong>-grind roll materials. A metal bond<br />
securely anchors micron-graded diamonds<br />
<strong>to</strong> a premium, flexible backing. This provides<br />
durability and long life, while allowing<br />
con<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>to</strong> a variety of con<strong>to</strong>urs. The<br />
open dot pattern produces aggressive cutting<br />
action and reduces grinding loads.<br />
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Ideal <strong>for</strong> moderate <strong>to</strong> heavy s<strong>to</strong>ck removal<br />
<strong>3M</strong>-patented Cubitron <strong>Abrasive</strong> Grain is one of the hardest,<br />
longest-lasting minerals available. It is engineered <strong>to</strong> cut fast<br />
and stand up <strong>to</strong> the intense heat and stress generated in heavy<br />
grinding applications. It is an ideal mineral <strong>for</strong> grinding stainless<br />
steel, titanium and heat sensitive nickel alloys.