Abstract: A one-piece abrasive sheet and method of manufacture. The abrasive pad has a planar sheet portion with a plurality abrasive protrusion extending therefrom. The protrusions are intimately molded with the planar sheet portion to form a one-piece sheet. Thermoplastic and abrasive grit mixture may be used to form the sheet. The resulting pad has improved durability.Also disclosed is an improved circumferentially outer lip structure with a ramp surface for improving performance of the pad over irregular surfaces or surfaces with edges or steps or the like.

Abstract: A ring generator wheel with improved coolant flow. The ring generator wheel of the present invention includes a shaft portion which is adapted for connection to an ophthalmic lens generating machine. A body portion is connected to the shaft and includes a first side adjacent the shaft portion and a second opposite side which has a wall member extending therefrom for forming a cup surface on the second side. The wall member has a radially inner surface, a radially outer surface and a peripheral edge, which peripheral edge includes a cutting surface for cutting of a lens. A deflection plate is provided having portions thereof extending generally radially and spaced from the second side for directing coolant media into the radially inner surface of the outer wall. The body portion includes surfaces for forming an aperture through the body portion from the first side to the second side for allowing coolant to pass therethrough. A shroud member is provided for containing a coolant on the second side.

Abstract: A one-piece abrasive sheet and method of manufacture. The abrasive pad has a planar sheet portion with a plurality abrasive protrusion extending therefrom. The protrusions are intimately molded with the planar sheet portion to form a one-piece sheet. Thermoplastic and abrasive grit mixture may be used to form the sheet. The resulting pad has improved durability.

Abstract: A one-piece abrasive sheet and method of manufacture. The abrasive pad has a planar sheet portion with a plurality abrasive protrusion extending therefrom. The protrusions are intimately molded with the planar sheet portion to form a one-piece sheet. Thermoplastic and abrasive grit mixture may be used to form the sheet by injection molding.

Abstract: A perforated metal sheet including diamond particles brazedly attached.

Abstract: A segmented type abrasive pad for use in stone finishing industries. The pad is less expensive than prior segmented pads and has increased life due to the inclusion of non-abrasive load bearing segments. The non-abrasive segments allow for the use of less diamond segment material without sacrificing performance or longevity of the pad.

Abstract: A novel construction of a single blade fly cutter type generator wheel. The wheel incorporates a single polycrystalline blade. The blade is counterbalanced by a cut-out portion. An abrasive grit material is provided on a surface of the wheel rim which follows the polycrystalline blade. The abrasive grit cooperates with the blade such that it breaks down large turnings generated by the blade during cutting operations to increase efficiency of the wheel and allows the use of only one blade. An improved method for drilling or cutting of composites is provided wherein softer layers of the composites are not adversely affected during the cutting or drilling operation.

Abstract: A one-piece abrasive sheet and method of manufacture. The abrasive pad has a planar sheet portion with a plurality abrasive protrusion extending therefrom. The protrusions are intimately molded with the planar sheet portion to form a one-piece sheet. Thermoplastic and abrasive grit mixture may be used to form the sheet. The resulting pad has improved durability.Also disclosed is an improved circumferentially outer lip structure with a ramp surface for improving performance of the pad over irregular surfaces or surfaces with edges or steps or the like.

Abstract: An abrasive pad which may be removed from a tool without breaching the bond between the Velcro.RTM. fabric and the abrasive pad. A tab member is attached to the Velcro.RTM. fabric which allows a user to impart removal forces substantially on the Velcro.RTM. fabric.

Abstract: A multilayer abrading tool is produced by first providing a tool substrate with an irregular abrading surface. The irregular surface is covered with metal balls which are brazed thereto to form a structured surface. An abrasive grit coating is provided by mixing a temporary binder, an abrasive grit material and an infiltrant powder material. This coating is then applied to the structured surface. The tool is then heated to drive off the binder and to cause infiltration of the infiltrant in the abrasive grit to form a multilayer of diamond grit suspended in a braze matrix which is attached to the structured surface of the tool substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a durable abrasive sheet which includes a perforated metal sheet of woven metal mesh or the like having abrasive grit brazedly attached, imbedded in a backing substrate. The method includes the steps of coating a perforated metal substrate with a mixture of an infiltrant and a temporary binder and applying a layer of abrasive grit particles thereto. Thereafter, this product is heated to drive off the binder and attach the grit particles to the perforated metal substrate. The metal substrate having the grit particles attached is then imbedded in a backing substrate such that the portion of the perforated metal substrate having the grit particles attached are at the surface of the backing substrate. In order to provide a cutting type abrasive sheet material the particles are magnetically aligned on the perforated metal substrate and brazed in position. Thereafter, a deformable substrate sheet is placed contiguous with the perforated metal substrate.

Abstract: A marble, granite and stone gel-type polishing composition and method. The polishing composition includes a polishing constituent mixture and a gel-type carrier agent. The gel-type carrier agent at least temporarily maintains the polishing constituent mixture in suspension prior to and during application to the work surface.

Abstract: A method for reconditioning diamond abrasive generator wheels having a layer of diamond particles brazed to the grinding surface involves heating the braze, binding the diamond particles above the liquid melting point, reorienting the diamond particles to increase their abrasive effect, then cooling the braze with the reoriented diamond particles until it resolidifies.

Abstract: A novel construction of a single blade fly cutter type generator wheel. The wheel incorporates a single polycrystalline blade. The blade is counterbalanced by a cut-out portion. An abrasive grit material is provided on a surface of the wheel rim which follows the polycrystalline blade. The abrasive grit cooperates with the blade such that it breaks down large turnings generated by the blade during cutting operations to increase efficiency of the wheel and allows the use of only one blade. An improved method for drilling or cutting of composites is provided wherein softer layers of the composites are not adversely affected during the cutting or drilling operation.

Abstract: A multilayer abrading tool is produced by first providing a tool substrate with a structured abrading surface. An abrasive grit coating is provided by mixing a temporary binder, an abrasive grit material and an infiltrant powder material. This coating is then applied to the structured surface. The tool is then heated to drive off the binder and to cause infiltration of the infiltrant in the abrasive grit to form a multilayer of diamond grit suspended in a braze matrix which is attached to the structured surface of the tool substrate.

Abstract: A method of making a diamond cutting and abrading tool. The method includes the following steps:(A) Mixing molybdenum with a braze which alloys with the carbide forming substance and a temporary binder to provide a coating material;(B) Applying said coating material to a tool substrate;(C) Applying at least a monolayer of diamond particles thereover; and(D) Heating the product of step (C) at a temperature sufficient to initially form a metal carbide coating on the diamond and thereafter to braze the carbide coated diamond to the tool substrate.

Abstract: A multilayer abrading tool is produced by first providing a tool substrate with an irregular abrading surface. The irregular surface is covered with metal balls which are brazed thereto to form a structured surface. An abrasive grit coating is provided by mixing a temporary binder, an abrasive grit material and an infiltrant powder material. This coating is then applied to the structured surface. The tool is then heated to drive off the binder and to cause infiltration of the infiltrant in the abrasive grit to form a multilayer of diamond grit suspended to a braze matrix which is attached to the structured surface of the tool substrate.

Abstract: An abrasive tool utilizes a bed of discrete elements secured to a tool substrate. The bed of discrete elements provides intersticial spaces between the elements for mounting receipt, for example by brazing, of a monolayer of abrasive particles, such as diamonds. The abrasive particles extend outwardly of the bed to form the abrading elements of the tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for lapping of ophthalmic lenses has a spherical bearing for supporting a rod, one end of which carries a lapping tool. The spherical bearing has a race and ball through which the rod is fixedly secured. The ball has a generally vertically extending channel facing the race and the race has a guide pin which slidably extends into the channel thus allowing the ball free pivotal but not free rotational movement with respect to the race.

Abstract: A multilayer abrading tool is produced by first providing a tool substrate with a structured abrading surface. An abrasive grit coating is provided by mixing a temporary binder, an abrasive grit material and an infiltrant powder material. This coating is then applied to the structured surface. The tool is then heated to drive off the binder and to cause infiltration of the infiltrant in the abrasive grit to form a multilayer of diamond grit suspended in a braze matrix which is attached to the structured surface of the tool substrate.