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abrasiveSubstance used for cutting and polishing or for removing small amounts of the surface of hard materials. There are two types: natural and artificial abrasives, and their hardness is measured using the Mohs scale. Natural abrasives include quartz, sandstone, pumice, diamond, emery, and corundum; artificial abrasives include rouge, whiting, and carborundum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Bonded abrasives, such as grinding wheels and other hard stone-like products and coated abrasives (abrasive bonded onto a cloth backing like sand paper), are commonly used in both floor-mounted machinery and hand-held tools for casting finishing. Mercer Abrasives offers a new 72-page catalog that includes photos, descriptions and specification charts for bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, Laminate files and safety products. The Norton bonded abrasives Gemini wheel line has expanded and now includes segments, cylindrical wheels, centerless wheels and surface wheels. |
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