Abrasives Types and Classifications
                     Abrasives: 
Types & Classifications
Abrasive is a tool to give fine shape, polish, and design to 
every workpiece. The friction wears away a portion of the 
workpiece while doing this. The detailing of a workpiece, 
i.e., polishing, can also be done to get a silky, smooth, 
and polished surface. There are wide applications of 
abrasives in commercial, domestic needs.
TYPES OF ABRASIVES
Commonly abrasives are a 
hard material. It can be used 
to cutting or wear away other 
materials. Mainly Small 
abrasive grains are used in 
grinding wheels. The four 
types of abrasives include:
• Natural Abrasives • Bonded Abrasives
• Synthetic Abrasives • Coated Abrasives
CLASSIFICATION OF ABRASIVES
Abrasives are classified into broad categories. Below is a 
detailed structure for the classification of abrasives.
• Cut-Off Wheel Abrasive
• Mounted Point Abrasives
• Sanding Paper (Sandpaper Sheets)
• Grinding Wheel 
• Cutting Blades and 
Abrasives
Disc
• Diamond Grinding Cup 
• Cutting Disc
Wheels
• Abrasive Papers 
• Sand and Fiber Disc
• Cloth Rolls
• Fiber Disc
• Buffing Wheels
• Polishing Pads
• PVA Sponges
• Flap Disc Abrasive
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