Abrasives & Grains #4943531

Abrasives are used to shape or finish a workpiece through rubbing and friction--leading to part of the workpiece being worn away. This process either polishes a workpiece to gain a smooth reflective surface, or roughens a workpiece for a satin, matte or beaded finish. The desired finish, hardness of the work piece, and application should determined the type of abrasive used.Quality abrasives should not only provide the desired finish but last longer and improve productivity.

Coated abrasives have a grain bonded to a flexible substrate-typically paper or cloth-and are used for some heavy stock removal, light stock removal and some surface conditioning. Quality coated abrasives should not only provide the desired finish but last longer, improve tool life, and improve productivity.

Non-woven abrasive products are made of a substrate that supports a fibrous mesh. These products are used primarily in surface conditioning applications Quality non-woven abrasives should not only provide the desired finish but: last longer, improve tool life, and improve productivity.