B24D3/344

Abrasive article and method of forming

An abrasive article can include a body including a bond material, abrasive particles contained in the bond material, and an impact modifier. In an embodiment, the impact modifier can be in a content of at least 1 vol % of and at most 10 vol % for a total volume of the body. In another embodiment, the impact modifier can include particles having an average particle size (D.sub.50) of at least 10 microns, a particle size D.sub.10 of at least 2 microns, a particles size D.sub.90 of at most 2 mm or any combination thereof.

Polymer bond abrasive articles including continuous polymer matrix, and methods of making same

A polymer bond abrasive article is formed of a continuous photocured polymer matrix having abrasive particles retained therein. The photocured polymer matrix includes at least one of an optical brightener or a light absorber, and the polymer bond abrasive article has a three-dimensional shape. An abrasive tool includes the abrasive article affixed to a shaft or a pad. Further, a method of making the polymer bond abrasive article includes a) obtaining a photocurable composition liquid dispersion; b) selectively curing a portion of the photocurable composition; and repeating steps a) and b) to form the polymer bond abrasive article. The dispersion contains at least one photocurable component; abrasive particles; a photoinitiator; and at least one of an optical brightener or a light absorber.