Lapato Abrasive
An abrasive is a material, often a mineral, that is used to shape or finish a workpiece through rubbing which leads to part of the workpiece being worn away by friction. While finishing a material often means polishing it to gain a smooth, reflective surface, the process can also involve roughening as in satin, matte or beaded finishes. In short, the ceramics which are used to cut, grind and polish other softer materials are known as abrasives.
Safety Instructions
Abrasive products improperly used can be very dangerous.
- Always follow the instructions provided by the abrasive product and machine supplier.
- Ensure that the abrasive product is suitable for its intended use. Examine all abrasive products for damage or defects before mounting.
- Follow the correct procedures for handling and storage of abrasive products.
Applications
Abrasives are extremely commonplace and are used very extensively in a wide variety of industrial, domestic, and technological applications. This gives rise to a large variation in the physical and chemical composition of abrasives as well as the shape of the abrasive. Some common uses for abrasives include grinding, polishing, buffing, honing, cutting, drilling, sharpening, lapping, and sanding.
