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System and method of attaching abrasive articles to backing pads

US6099603A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24017
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for attaching an abrasive article to a backing pad is provided. The system includes a backing pad including loop-textile material applied to an attachment surface thereof and an abrasive article, which is removably attached thereto. The abrasive article has at least first and second surfaces including a plurality of abrasive particles adhered thereto. The first surface of the abrasive article includes abrasive particles having a size and density selected to provide a desired surface finish of a workpiece surface being abraded with the abrasive article. The second surface includes a plurality of abrasive particles having a size and density selected to releasably engage textile loops extending from the loop textile material applied to the backing pad attachment surface. Various embodiments, including double-sided sandpaper sheets and sanding screens, which adhere to the textile loops extending from the loop textile material applied to the backing pad attachment surface are disclosed.

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