Abrasive article comprising abrasive agglomerates supported in a fibrous matrix
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1. An abrasive article comprising:
- a matrix comprising undulated filaments bonded at points of mutual contact; and
a plurality of separated abrasive agglomerates at least 2 mm in average particle size distributed within said matrix, said abrasive agglomerates comprising abrasive particles bonded together with a bonding agent to provide an abrasive particle to bonding agent weight ratio of about 1;
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Abstract
An abrasive article comprising a plurality of separated abrasive agglomerates distributed within a matrix of undulated filaments is provided. The invention also provides a method of making an abrasive article comprising forming, within a lofty open web comprising undulated filaments bonded at points of mutual contact, a plurality of separated abrasive agglomerates to provide an abrasive agglomerate-impregnated web. Articles may be prepared of the agglomerate-impregnated web per se or by laminating layers of the web together preferably under pressure. Exemplary articles include abrasive wheels, discs, belts, sheets, blocks and the like.
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1. An abrasive article comprising:
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a matrix comprising undulated filaments bonded at points of mutual contact; and a plurality of separated abrasive agglomerates at least 2 mm in average particle size distributed within said matrix, said abrasive agglomerates comprising abrasive particles bonded together with a bonding agent to provide an abrasive particle to bonding agent weight ratio of about 1;
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