Abstract: Abrasive articles are disclosed that may be used in dry sanding applications. The abrasive articles disclosed may be made entirely from abrasive materials or alternatively may be made by fastening abrasive surfaces to handles or tools. The abrasive articles of the present invention have abrasive surfaces with controlled wear rates that renew themselves during use. The self renewing abrasive surfaces of the present invention may be prepared by pressing a mixture of abrasive particles and a minimal amount of a foam binder together into a mold and subsequently allowing the mixture to foam, break down, and harden. Alternatively, high loading densities of abrasive with larger amounts of foam binder may be employed that retain their foam integrity. The resulting abrasive articles are long lasting and may be made low in cost.

Abstract: Abrasive articles are disclosed that may be used in dry sanding applications. The abrasive articles disclosed may be made entirely from abrasive materials or alternatively may be made by fastening abrasive surfaces to handles or tools. The abrasive articles of the present invention have abrasive surfaces with controlled wear rates that renew themselves during use. The self renewing abrasive surfaces of the present invention may be prepared by pressing a mixture of abrasive particles and a minimal amount of a foam binder together into a mold and subsequently allowing the mixture to foam, break down, and harden. Alternatively, high loading densities of abrasive with larger amounts of foam binder may be employed that retain their foam integrity. The resulting abrasive articles are long lasting and may be made low in cost.

Abstract: Discontinuous abrasive surfaces are disclosed that may be employed in wet and/or dry applications. The discontinuous abrasive surfaces of the present invention may consist of abrasive containing protrusions attached to rigid or flexible surfaces arranged in one or more layers, or alternatively may be comprised of closed cell foam compositions impregnated with abrasive materials such as aluminum oxide. The closed cell foam compositions of the present invention may soften with water to provide a cushioning layer for abrasive particles at the working surface. The voids present in the discontinuous abrasive surfaces of the present invention serve to hold water in wet applications and remove debris. The resulting discontinuous abrasive particle releasing surfaces are long lasting and may be made low in cost.

Abstract: Discontinuous abrasive particle releasing surfaces are disclosed that may be employed in low speed wet grinding, sanding, and polishing operations. The discontinuous abrasive surfaces of the present invention may consist of abrasive containing protrusions attached to rigid or flexible surfaces or alternatively may be comprised of closed cell foam compositions impregnated with abrasive materials such as aluminum oxide. The voids present in the discontinuous abrasive surfaces of the present invention serve to hold water and remove debris. The resulting discontinuous abrasive particle releasing surfaces are long lasting and may be made low in cost.

Abstract: Abrasive articles are disclosed that may be used in low speed dry sanding applications. The abrasive articles disclosed may be made entirely from abrasive materials or alternatively may be made by fastening abrasive surfaces to handles or tools. The abrasive articles of the present invention have abrasive surfaces with controlled wear rates that renew themselves during use. The self renewing abrasive surfaces of the present invention may be prepared by pressing a mixture of abrasive particles, hollow micro-particles and a minimal amount of binder together into a mold and subsequently allowing the binder to harden. The resulting abrasive articles are long lasting and may be made low in cost.

Abstract: Discontinuous abrasive particle releasing surfaces are disclosed that may be employed in low speed wet grinding, sanding, and polishing operations. The discontinuous abrasive surfaces of the present invention may consist of abrasive containing protrusions attached to rigid or flexible surfaces or alternatively may be comprised of closed cell foam compositions impregnated with abrasive materials such as aluminum oxide. The voids present in the discontinuous abrasive surfaces of the present invention serve to hold water and remove debris. The resulting discontinuous abrasive particle releasing surfaces are long lasting and may be made low in cost.