Abrasive materials for use in abrasive-jet systems and associated materials, apparatuses, systems, and methods
US9090808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB24C11/005
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Abrasive materials for use in abrasive jet systems and associated materials, apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed. An abrasive material configured in accordance with a particular embodiment includes abrasive particles individually including an abrasive core and a fluid-repelling coating. The individual abrasive cores can be monolithic and have outer surfaces. The individual fluid-repelling coatings can include an amide wax and/or other suitable materials and can extend around at least about 95% of the outer surfaces of the corresponding abrasive cores. An average sieve diameter of the abrasive particles can be from about 5 microns to about 35 microns. A method for making abrasive materials in accordance with a particular embodiment includes introducing abrasive cores into a mixer, introducing particles of a non-liquid fluid-repelling material into the mixer, introducing an anti-clumping material into the mixer, and mixing the abrasive cores, the fluid-repelling material, and the anti-clumping material.
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