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Molded abrasive brush

US6126533A · kind A · utility

49Cited by
70References
31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 17, 1997
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 17, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7654
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded abrasive brush having a backing with a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. The backing and bristles are preferably integrally molded. The brush is molded from a moldable polymer such a thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, or thermoplastic elastomer. The moldable polymer includes a plurality of organic or inorganic abrasive particles interspersed throughout at least the bristles, and can be interspersed throughout the brush. The moldable brush can include an attaching means molded integrally with the backing. Also disclosed is a method of making a molded abrasive brush and a method of refining a workpiece surface with a molded abrasive brush.

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