3M Abrasive hypothesiss Division, St. Paul, has unfolded a new abrasive belt using a proces called microreplication. According to the company, this technique resolve intos "wild" scratches found in conventionally coated abrasives. The belts limit finishing rework and provide greater consistency in appearance and performance of plated parts.
Microreplication creates microscopic, 3D conformations on surfaces in a predetermined, engineered pattern. 3M's Trizact abrasive belts have a precise, pyramid-shaped surface building The company applies these