Object: To provide a polishing sheet capable of efficiently polishing a hard material such as a metal product so as to form a smooth surface with minimal unevenness. Solution: A polishing sheet (10) including: a substrate (11); a plurality of three-dimensional elements (12) containing abrasive grains and a binding material; and an intermediate layer (13) provided between the three-dimensional elements (12) and the substrate (11) so as to join the substrate (11) and the three-dimensional elements (12), wherein a Youngs modulus of the substrate (11) at 25 C. is not less than 3.010.sup.9Pa; and a Youngs modulus of the intermediate layer (13) at 25 C. is not less than 1.010.sup.7Pa and not greater than 5.010.sup.8Pa.

A method for manufacturing a polishing pad for a hand tool having a working element performing an orbital, random orbital, and/or a rotational movement, the polishing pad having attached layers including: a resilient damping layer, an adhesive layer for connection to a corresponding layer located at a bottom surface of the working element, and a polishing layer including microfiber for polishing a surface of a work piece. The method includes the steps of: providing a casting mold having a recess corresponding to form of the polishing pad and a lid for closing the recess; placing the adhesive layer into the recess; pouring the resilient material for the damping layer into the recess on top of the adhesive layer; placing the polishing layer on the resilient material; closing the recess with the lid; and manufacturing the polishing pad under external heat supply until the resilient material is cured.

An abrasive article comprising an attachment layer and an abrasive layer. The attachment layer comprises a porous backing having a first major surface, an opposed second major surface, and a first plurality of voids extending from the first major surface to the second major surface. The abrasive layer has a third major surface and an opposed fourth major surface and comprises a cured composition, abrasive particles at least partially embedded in the cured composition, and a second plurality of voids extending from the third major surface to the fourth major surface. The first major surface of the attachment layer is adjacent the third major surface of the abrasive layer, and the pattern of the second plurality of voids is independent of the pattern of the first plurality of voids.

An abrasive article comprising an attachment layer and an abrasive layer. The attachment layer comprises a porous backing having a first major surface, an opposed second major surface, and a first plurality of voids extending from the first major surface to the second major surface. The abrasive layer has a third major surface and an opposed fourth major surface and comprises a cured composition, abrasive particles at least partially embedded in the cured composition, and a second plurality of voids extending from the third major surface to the fourth major surface. The first major surface of the attachment layer is adjacent the third major surface of the abrasive layer, and the pattern of the second plurality of voids is independent of the pattern of the first plurality of voids.

Methods of making an abrasive article. Abrasive particles are loaded to a distribution tool including a plurality of walls defining a plurality of slots. Each slot is open to a lower side of the tool. The loaded particles are distributed from the distribution tool to a major face of a backing web below the lower side and moving relative to the tool. At least a majority of the particles distributed from the tool undergo an orientation sequence in which each particle first enters one of the slots. The particle then passes partially through the slot such that a first portion is beyond the lower side and in contact with the major face, and a second portion within the slot. The sequence then includes the particle remaining in simultaneous contact with one of the walls and the major face for a dwell period while the web moves relative to the tool.

Methods of making an abrasive article. Abrasive particles are loaded to a distribution tool including a plurality of walls defining a plurality of slots. Each slot is open to a lower side of the tool. The loaded particles are distributed from the distribution tool to a major face of a backing web below the lower side and moving relative to the tool. At least a majority of the particles distributed from the tool undergo an orientation sequence in which each particle first enters one of the slots. The particle then passes partially through the slot such that a first portion is beyond the lower side and in contact with the major face, and a second portion within the slot. The sequence then includes the particle remaining in simultaneous contact with one of the walls and the major face for a dwell period while the web moves relative to the tool.

The present invention relates generally to coated abrasive articles that lay flat, in particular coated abrasive discs, as well as methods of making and using said coated abrasive articles.

The present invention relates generally to coated abrasive articles that lay flat, in particular coated abrasive discs, as well as methods of making and using said coated abrasive articles.

An abrasive article is provided which comprises a plurality of layers in the following order: a backing; an abrasive layer; a primer layer comprising clay particles, wherein the clay particles are agglomerated and form a layer; and a supersize coat comprising a metal salt of a long-chain fatty acid. The addition of the aforementioned primer layer can significantly reduce loading of swarf and improve both the cut and expected lifetime of the abrasive article.

An abrasive article is provided which comprises a plurality of layers in the following order: a backing; an abrasive layer; a primer layer comprising clay particles, wherein the clay particles are agglomerated and form a layer; and a supersize coat comprising a metal salt of a long-chain fatty acid. The addition of the aforementioned primer layer can significantly reduce loading of swarf and improve both the cut and expected lifetime of the abrasive article.