EP3043960B1 - Flexibler schleifartikel und verfahren zur verwendung davon - Google Patents

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EP3043960B1
EP3043960B1 EP15786616.1A EP15786616A EP3043960B1 EP 3043960 B1 EP3043960 B1 EP 3043960B1 EP 15786616 A EP15786616 A EP 15786616A EP 3043960 B1 EP3043960 B1 EP 3043960B1
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Yugeun P. Yang
Douglas A. Davis
Thomas E. Pahl
John G. Petersen
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D3/00—Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special nature; Abrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents
    • B24D3/02—Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special nature; Abrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents the constituent being used as bonding agent
    • B24D3/20—Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special nature; Abrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents the constituent being used as bonding agent and being essentially organic
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D11/00—Constructional features of flexible abrasive materials; Special features in the manufacture of such materials
    • B24D11/02—Backings, e.g. foils, webs, mesh fabrics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
    • B24D—TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING OR SHARPENING
    • B24D3/00—Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special nature; Abrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents
    • B24D3/001—Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special nature; Abrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents the constituent being used as supporting member
    • B24D3/002—Flexible supporting members, e.g. paper, woven, plastic materials

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  • Sandpaper is widely sold in home improvement and hardware stores for household sanding applications.
  • Common household substrates to be sanded include, for example, moldings, raised panels, carvings, and flutings. It is common practice for users to fold and/or wrap the sandpaper around their finger tip for greater control and ability to get into tight spots. However, such practices may be less than ideal due to stiffness of typical paper-backed sandpaper; indeed, the sandpaper may crack thereby causing reduced product life.
  • a coated abrasive article comprising a backing having a major surface, an abrasive layer secured to at least a portion of the major surface, the abrasive layer comprising a make layer comprising a first binder, abrasive particles at least partially embedded in the make layer and a size layer comprising a second binder, at least partially covering the abrasive layer.
  • the present inventors have overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies by making a flexible abrasive article that includes a flexible and durable backing comprising polyurethane.
  • the flexible abrasive products may outlast commercial sandpaper sold into the home improvement market by up to 1600 percent.
  • the flexible abrasive articles are sufficiently flexible that they are well-suited for sanding intricate details in wooden architectural element such as moldings, raised panels, carvings, flutings, etc., and can be easily and comfortably be rolled, folded, or wrapped around the user's fingertip for superior control and ability to get into tight spots.
  • the present invention provides a flexible abrasive article according to claim 1. Further embodiments are outlined in the dependent claims.
  • the present disclosure provides a method of abrading a workpiece, the method comprising:
  • elongation at break and tensile strength are to be determined according to ASTM International Test Method D882-12"Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting", published September 2012 by ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, using an extension rate of ten percent of the gauge length per minute.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a flexible abrasive article 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • flexible abrasive article 100 comprises unitary polyurethane backing 110 having first and second opposed major surfaces 115, 117.
  • Abrasive layer 120 is disposed on and secured to first major surface 115 of unitary polyurethane backing 110.
  • Abrasive layer 120 comprises make layer 130, abrasive particles 140, and size layer 150 which is disposed on make layer 130 and abrasive particles 140.
  • Optional supersize layer 160 is disposed on size layer 150.
  • the backing may have a number of physical properties that collectively impart flexibility and durability to the flexible abrasive articles.
  • the backing may have an average thickness of 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), preferably 4.5 to 6.5 mils (114 to 165 microns), and more preferably 4.8 to 6.2 mils (122 to 157 microns).
  • the backing may have a tensile strength in the range of from 500 to 3200 psi (3.4 to 22.1 MPa), preferably 1000 to 2500 psi (6.9 to 17.2 MPa), more preferably 1600 to 2100 psi (11.0 to 14.5 MPa), and an ultimate elongation (i.e., elongation at break) of 230 to 530 percent, preferably300 to 460 percent, and more preferably 350 to 410 percent.
  • the backing may have an average thickness of 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), preferably 4.5 to 6.5 mils (114 to 165 microns), and more preferably 4.8 to 6.2 mils (122 to 157 microns).
  • the backing may have an average tensile strength in the range of from 500 to 3200 pounds per square inch (psi) (3.4 to 22.1 MPa), preferably 1000 to 2500 psi (6.9 to 17.2 MPa), more preferably 1600 to 2100 psi (11.0 to 14.5 MPa), and an average ultimate elongation (i.e., elongation at break) of 230 to 530 percent, preferably300 to 460 percent, and more preferably 350 to 410 percent.
  • the backing may have an average thickness of 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), preferably 4.5 to 6.5 mils (114 to 165 microns), and more preferably 4.8 to 6.2 mils (122 to 157 microns).
  • the backing may have a maximum, and optionally minimum, tensile strength in the range of from 500 to 3200 pounds per square inch (psi) (3.4 to 22.1 MPa), preferably 1000 to 2500 psi (6.9 to 17.2 MPa), more preferably 1600 to 2100 psi (11.0 to 14.5 MPa), and a maximum, and optionally minimum, ultimate elongation (i.e., elongation at break) of 230 to 530 percent, preferably300 to 460 percent, and more preferably 350 to 410 percent.
  • psi pounds per square inch
  • the backing may have an average thickness of 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), preferably 4.5 to 6.5 mils (114 to 165 microns), and more preferably 4.8 to 6.2 mils (122 to 157 microns).
  • the flexible abrasive article may have a tensile strength of from at least 400 psi (2.8 MPa), at least 500 psi (3.4 MPa), at least 600 psi (4.1MPa), at least 700 psi (4.8 MPa), at least 800 psi (5.5 MPa), at least 900 psi (6.2 MPa), at least 1000 psi (6.9 MPa), at least 1100 psi (7.6 MPa), at least 1200 psi (8.3 MPa), or even at least 1300 psi (9.0 MPa) up to 1500 psi (10.3 MPa), 1600 psi (11.0 MPa), 1700 psi (11.7 MPa), 1800 psi (12.4 MPa), 1900 psi (13.1 MPa), 2000 psi (13.8 MPa), 2100 psi (14.5 MPa), 2200 psi (15.1 MPa), 2300 psi (15.9 MPa), or even up to 2
  • the backing may have an average thickness of 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), preferably 4.5 to 6.5 mils (114 to 165 microns), and more preferably 4.8 to 6.2 mils (122 to 157 microns).
  • the flexible abrasive article may have an average tensile strength of from at least 400 psi (2.8 MPa), at least 500 psi (3.4 MPa), at least 600 psi (4.1MPa), at least 700 psi (4.8 MPa), at least 800 psi (5.5 MPa), at least 900 psi (6.2 MPa), at least 1000 psi (6.9 MPa), at least 1100 psi (7.6 MPa), at least 1200 psi (8.3 MPa), or even at least 1300 psi (9.0 MPa) up to 1500 psi (10.3 MPa), 1600 psi (11.0 MPa), 1700 psi (11.7 MPa), 1800 psi (12.4 MPa), 1900 psi (13.1 MPa), 2000 psi (13.8 MPa), 2100 psi (14.5 MPa), 2200 psi (15.1 MPa), 2300 psi (15.9 MPa), or even up to 2
  • the backing may have an average thickness of 4 to 6 mils (102 to 152 microns), preferably 4.5 to 6.5 mils (114 to 165 microns), and more preferably 4.8 to 6.2 mils (122 to 157 microns).
  • the flexible abrasive article may have an average maximum and/or minimum tensile strength of from at least 400 psi (2.8 MPa), at least 500 psi (3.4 MPa), at least 600 psi (4.1MPa), at least 700 psi (4.8 MPa), at least 800 psi (5.5 MPa), at least 900 psi (6.2 MPa), at least 1000 psi (6.9 MPa), at least 1100 psi (7.6 MPa), at least 1200 psi (8.3 MPa), or even at least 1300 psi (9.0 MPa) up to 1500 psi (10.3 MPa), 1600 psi (11.0 MPa), 1700 psi (11.7 MPa), 1800 psi (12.4 MPa), 1900 psi (13.1 MPa), 2000 psi (13.8 MPa), 2100 psi (14.5 MPa), 2200 psi (15.1 MPa), 2300 psi (15.9 MPa),
  • the backing may be unitary; that is, it may consist of a single layer, although in certain embodiments it may be a composite backing, if desired.
  • the backing is at least substantially homogeneous, although this is not a requirement.
  • the backing may be perforated; however, if perforated, the average thickness is not determined using areas of the perforations where the thickness would, of course, be zero as no backing is present there.
  • the backing is impermeable to liquid water and substantially free of void space, although minor amounts of porosity may be acceptable.
  • the backing may have less than 10 percent, less than 2 percent, less than 1 percent, or even less than 0.01 percent of intrinsic voids (i.e., voids that are not deliberately added, but are an intrinsic property of the material making up the backing), based on the total volume of the backing.
  • intrinsic voids i.e., voids that are not deliberately added, but are an intrinsic property of the material making up the backing
  • the backing may comprise one or more polyurethanes.
  • the polyurethane comprises, or at least consists essentially of, at least one thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • additive compounds e.g., fragrances, colorants, antioxidants, UV light stabilizers, and/or fillers
  • the additives may have less than a 5 percent, preferably less than 1 percent, effect on tensile strength and ultimate elongation.
  • the backing comprises a single thermoplastic polyurethane or a combination of thermoplastic polyurethanes.
  • One preferred class of polyurethanes is aromatic polyether- based polyurethanes, preferably thermoplastic polyether-based polyurethanes.
  • the thermoplastic polyether-bases polyurethanes are derived from 4,4'-methylenedicyclohexyl diisocyanate (MDI), a polyether polyol, and butanediol.
  • Thermoplastic polyurethanes are well known and can be made according to many known techniques, or they may be obtained for commercial suppliers.
  • Lubrizol Corp. Cleveland, Ohio
  • the backing may be cast (e.g., from solvent or water) or extruded. It may contain one or more additives such as fillers, melt processing aids, antioxidants, flame retardants, colorants, or ultraviolet light stabilizers.
  • the make and size layers can be prepared by curing a respective make or size layer precursor.
  • the make and size layer precursors may have the same or different compositions, and may be applied at the same or different coat weights.
  • the make and size layer comprise at least one polyepoxide and at least one polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, a curative (e.g., polyamine, polythiol, acid catalyst, or photocatalyst) for the polyepoxide and a free-radical initiator (photoinitiator and/or thermal initiator).
  • a curative e.g., polyamine, polythiol, acid catalyst, or photocatalyst
  • a free-radical initiator photoinitiator and/or thermal initiator.
  • Monofunctional epoxides and polyols e.g., diols used as chain extenders
  • Useful polyepoxides may be aromatic or aliphatic polyepoxide(s), or a combination thereof.
  • Useful polyepoxides may be liquid or solid, but are typically liquid for ease of handling. Whether liquid or solid, the polyepoxide(s) should generally be selected such that it can be dissolved in the precursor composition (e.g., make or size layer precursor composition). In some instances, heating may be useful to facilitate dissolution of the polyepoxide.
  • aromatic polyepoxides include: polyglycidyl ethers of polyhydric phenols such as such as bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (commonly referred to in the art as DGEBA) and commercially available bisphenol A-derived and bisphenol F-derived epoxy resins having the trade designation "EPON” (for example, EPON RESIN 825, EPON RESIN 828, EPON RESIN 1001F, EPON RESIN 1002F, EPON RESIN 1004F, EPON RESIN 1007F, and EPON RESIN 1009F), marketed by Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Columbus, Ohio, and bisphenol A-derived epoxy resins having the trade designation "DER” (for example, DER 332, DER 337, DER 362, and DER 364), marketed by Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan; epoxy cresol-novolac resins; epoxy phenol-novolac resins; and glycidyl esters of aromatic carboxylic acids (e.g.,
  • Examples of useful aliphatic polyepoxides include epoxycyclohexanecarboxylates (e.g., 3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate (e.g., as available as ERL-4221 from Dow Chemical Co.); 3,4-epoxy-2-methylcyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxy-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate; bis(3,4-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexylmethyl) adipate; 3,4-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate (e.g., as available as ERL-4201 from Dow Chemical Co.); vinylcyclohexene dioxide (e.g., as available as ERL-4206 from Dow Chemical Co.); bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentyl) ether (e.g., as available as ERL-0400 from Dow Chemical
  • the amount of polyepoxide present in the make layer precursor typically ranges from about 40 to 70 percent by weight, preferably 50 to 60 percent by weight, based on the total weight of solids (i.e., nonvolatile components) in the make layer precursor, although amounts outside this range may also be used.
  • Useful polyfunctional (meth)acrylates may be liquid or solid, but are typically liquid for ease of handling. Whether liquid or solid, the polyfunctional (meth)acrylates should generally be selected such that it can be dissolved in the precursor composition. In some instances, heating may be useful to facilitate dissolution of the polyfunctional (meth)acrylate.
  • Exemplary useful polyfunctional (meth)acrylates include (meth)acrylate monomers, (meth)acrylate oligomers, (meth)acrylated polymers, and combinations thereof.
  • polyfunctional (meth)acrylate(s) are readily commercially available; for example, from such vendors as Sartomer Co., Exton, Pennsylvania, and UCB Chemicals Corp., Smyrna, Georgia.
  • Exemplary polyfunctional (meth)acrylate(s) include ethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, triethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate and methacrylate, trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, glycerol tri(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate and methacrylate, ethoxylated trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate and trimethacrylate, neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate and dimethacrylate, pentaerythritol tetra(meth)acrylate and tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol penta(meth)acrylate, sorbitol tri(meth)acrylate, sorbitol hexa(meth)acrylate, Bisphenol A di(meth)acrylate, ethoxylated
  • Example of useful polyfunctional (meth)acrylate monomers include trimethylolpropane triacrylate, available, for example, from Sartomer Co. as SR 351; ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate, available, for example, from Sartomer Co. as SR 454; pentaerythritol tetraacrylate, available, for example, from Sartomer Co. as SR 295; and neopentyl glycol diacrylate, available, for example, from Sartomer Co. as SR 247.
  • the polyfunctional acrylate may comprise at least one (meth)acrylate oligomer.
  • exemplary (meth)acrylate oligomers include (meth)acrylated epoxy oligomers (e.g., Bisphenol-A based epoxy (meth)acrylate oligomers), aliphatic urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers, and aromatic urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers.
  • Additional useful polyfunctional (meth)acrylate oligomers include polyether oligomers such as a polyethylene glycol 200 diacrylate, available, for example, from Sartomer Co. as SR 259 and a polyethylene glycol 400 diacrylate available from Sartomer Co. as SR 344; and acrylated epoxies including those available as EBECRYL 3500, EBECRYL 3600, and EBECRYL 3700, from UCB Chemicals Corp.
  • the, polyfunctional (meth)acrylate whether present as a blend of polymerizable (meth)acrylates or as a single component, has an average (meth)acryloxy group functionality of at least 2.2., at least 2.5, or even at least 3.
  • the amount of polyfunctional (meth)acrylate(s) present in the make layer precursor typically ranges from about 5 to about 20 percent by weight, preferably from about 5 to about 15 percent by weight, and even more desirably from about 8 to about 12 percent by weight, based on the total weight of solids (i.e., nonvolatile components) in the make layer precursor, although amounts outside this range may also be used.
  • the make and size layer precursors may further comprise an optional bireactive polymerizable component, for example, a compound having at least one free-radically polymerizable group, and at least one cationically polymerizable group.
  • Bireactive compounds can be made, for example, by introducing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group into a compound that already contains one or more epoxy groups, or, conversely, by introducing at least one epoxy group into a compound that already contains one or more ethylenically-unsaturated group.
  • Exemplary bireactive polymerizable compounds include those contained in the reaction products of 0.4 to 0.6 weight equivalent of an acrylic acid and one mole of diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A, polyglycidyl ether of phenol-formaldehyde novolac, polyglycidyl ether of cresol-formaldehyde novolac, diglycidyl terephthalate, triglycidyl ester of trimellitic acid, dicyclopentadiene dioxide, vinylcyclohexene dioxide, bis(2,3-epoxycyclopentyl)ether, 3,4-epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate, and bis(3,4-epoxy-6-methylcyclohexyl)methyl adipate.
  • optional bireactive materials are desirably selected such that they do not significantly inhibit the cure of cationically polymerizable resin.
  • exemplary groups that may interfere with such cure include primary, secondary and tertiary amines, amides, and imides.
  • the make and size layer precursor typically contain an effective amount of curative for the polyepoxide curative (e.g., a polyamine or a Lewis acid catalyst) and free-radical polymerization initiator (preferably a free-radical photoinitiator) for the polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; however, depending on curing conditions this is not a requirement.
  • curative for the polyepoxide curative e.g., a polyamine or a Lewis acid catalyst
  • free-radical polymerization initiator preferably a free-radical photoinitiator
  • Suitable curative(s) include those that are photosensitive and/or thermally-sensitive, and desirably comprise at least one free-radical polymerization initiator and at least one cationic polymerization catalyst, which may be the same or different.
  • the precursors are preferably photocurable and comprise a photoinitiator and/or a photocatalyst.
  • Photocatalysts as defined herein are materials that form active species that, if exposed to actinic radiation, are capable of at least partially polymerizing polyepoxides employed in practice of the present disclosure.
  • the binder precursor may comprise at least one photocatalyst (e.g., an onium salt and/or cationic organometallic salt).
  • onium salt photocatalysts comprise iodonium complex salts and/or sulfonium complex salts.
  • Useful aromatic onium complex salts are further described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,256,828 (Smith ).
  • Exemplary aromatic iodonium complex salts include diaryliodonium hexafluorophosphate or a diaryliodonium hexafluoroantimonate.
  • Exemplary aromatic sulfonium complex salts include as triphenylsulfonium hexafluoroantimonate and p-phenyl(thiophenyl)diphenylsulfonium hexafluoroantimonate.
  • Aromatic onium salts useful in practice of the present disclosure, are typically photosensitive only in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum; however, they can be sensitized to the near ultraviolet and the visible range of the spectrum by sensitizers for known photolyzable organic halogen compounds.
  • exemplary sensitizers include aromatic amines and colored aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons, as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,250,053 (Smith ).
  • Suitable photoactivatable organometallic complex salts useful in the present disclosure include those described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,059,701 (Keipert ); 4,751,138 (Tumey ); 4,985,340 (Palazzotto ); 5,191,101 (Palazzotto et al. ); and 5,252,694 (Willett et al. ).
  • organometallic complex cations useful as photoactivatable catalysts include:
  • organometallic salt initiators can be accompanied by an accelerator such as an oxalate ester of a tertiary alcohol.
  • the accelerator desirably comprises from about 0.1 to about 4 percent by weight of the total binder precursor, more desirably about 60 percent of the weight of the organometallic salt initiator.
  • Useful commercially available photocatalysts include an aromatic sulfonium complex salt available as UVI-6974 from Dow Chemical Co.
  • Useful free-radical photoinitiators include, for example, those known as useful for photocuring free-radically polyfunctional acrylates.
  • Exemplary photoinitiators include benzoin and its derivatives such as ⁇ -methylbenzoin; ⁇ -phenylbenzoin; ⁇ -allylbenzoin; ⁇ -benzylbenzoin; benzoin ethers such as benzil dimethyl ketal; benzoin methyl ether; benzoin ethyl ether; benzoin n-butyl ether; acetophenone and its derivatives such as 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone and 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone; 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-1-propanone; 2-benzyl-2-(dimethlamino)-1-[4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-1-butanone; pivaloin
  • Photoinitiators and photocatalysts useful in the present disclosure can be present in an affect amount, generally in the range of 0.01 to 10 weight percent, more typically 0.01 to 5, or even 0.1 to 2 weight percent, based on the total solids of the make and size/layer precursors amount of photocurable (i.e., crosslinkable by electromagnetic radiation) components of the binder precursor, although amounts outside of these ranges may also be useful.
  • an affect amount generally in the range of 0.01 to 10 weight percent, more typically 0.01 to 5, or even 0.1 to 2 weight percent, based on the total solids of the make and size/layer precursors amount of photocurable (i.e., crosslinkable by electromagnetic radiation) components of the binder precursor, although amounts outside of these ranges may also be useful.
  • thermal curative may be included in the binder precursor.
  • such thermal curative is thermally stable at temperatures at which mixing of the components takes place.
  • Exemplary thermal curatives for epoxy resins and acrylates are well known in the art, and are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,258,138 (DeVoe et al. ).
  • Thermal curative may be present in the make and/or size layer precursors in any effective amount. Such amounts are typically in the range of about 0.01 parts to 5 parts, desirably in the range from about 0.025 to 2 parts by weight, based on the total solids of the make and size/layer precursors, although amounts outside of these ranges may also be useful.
  • the make, size, and optional supersize layer precursors used to make flexible abrasive articles according to the present disclosure may optionally contain additional curable components such as, for example, phenolic resins (novolac or resole), aminoplasts, cyanate resins, isocyanate resins, and/or alkyd resins.
  • additional curable components such as, for example, phenolic resins (novolac or resole), aminoplasts, cyanate resins, isocyanate resins, and/or alkyd resins.
  • the make, size, and optional supersize layers, of flexible abrasive articles according to the present disclosure may contain optional additives, for example, to modify performance and/or appearance.
  • optional additives include grinding aids, fillers, plasticizers, wetting agents, surfactants, pigments, coupling agents, fibers, lubricants, thixotropic materials, antistatic agents, suspending agents, pigments, and dyes.
  • Exemplary grinding aids which may be organic or inorganic, include waxes, halogenated organic compounds such as chlorinated waxes like tetrachloronaphthalene, pentachloronaphthalene, and polyvinyl chloride; halide salts such as sodium chloride, potassium cryolite, sodium cryolite, ammonium cryolite, potassium tetrafluoroborate, sodium tetrafluoroborate, silicon fluorides, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride; and metals and their alloys such as tin, lead, bismuth, cobalt, antimony, cadmium, iron, and titanium; and the like.
  • Examples of other grinding aids include sulfur, organic sulfur compounds, graphite, and metallic sulfides.
  • a combination of different grinding aids can be used such as that described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,552,225 (Ho ).
  • the basis weight of the make layer may depend, for example, on the intended use(s), type(s) of abrasive particles, and nature of the coated abrasive article being prepared, but generally will be in the range of from about 1 to about 30 grams per square meter (i.e., gsm), preferably from about 10 to about 25 gsm, and more desirably from about 10 to about 20 gsm.
  • the make layer can be formed by coating the make layer precursor on a major surface of the backing
  • the make layer precursor may be applied, for example, by any known coating method for applying a make layer to a backing including, for example, roll coating, extrusion die coating, curtain coating, knife coating, gravure coating, and spray coating.
  • the abrasive particles can be applied to make layer precursor and then the make layer precursor can be optionally partially cured (e.g., to an a-stage or b-stage).
  • Abrasive particles suitable for use in abrasive layers utilized in practice of the present disclosure include any abrasive particles known in the abrasive art.
  • Exemplary useful abrasive particles include fused aluminum oxide based materials such as aluminum oxide, ceramic aluminum oxide (which may include one or more metal oxide modifiers and/or seeding or nucleating agents), and heat-treated aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, co-fused alumina-zirconia, diamond, ceria, titanium diboride, cubic boron nitride, boron carbide, garnet, flint, emery, sol-gel derived abrasive particles, and blends thereof.
  • fused aluminum oxide based materials such as aluminum oxide, ceramic aluminum oxide (which may include one or more metal oxide modifiers and/or seeding or nucleating agents), and heat-treated aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, co-fused alumina-zirconia, diamond, ceria, titanium diboride, cubic boron nitride,
  • the abrasive particles comprise fused aluminum oxide, heat-treated aluminum oxide, ceramic aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, alumina zirconia, garnet, diamond, cubic boron nitride, sol-gel derived abrasive particles, or mixtures thereof.
  • sol-gel abrasive particles include those described U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,314,827 (Leitheiser et al. ); 4,518,397 (Leitheiser et al. ); 4,623,364 (Cottringer et al. ); 4,744,802 (Schwabel ); 4,770,671 (Monroe et al. ); 4,881,951 (Wood et al.
  • the abrasive particles may be in the form of, for example, individual particles, agglomerates, abrasive composite particles, alpha alumina abrasive shards, and mixtures thereof.
  • Exemplary agglomerates are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,652,275 (Bloecher et al. ) and 4,799,939 (Bloecher et al. ). It is also within the scope of the present disclosure to use diluent erodible agglomerate grains as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,078,753 (Broberg et al. ).
  • Abrasive composite particles comprise abrasive grains in a binder.
  • Exemplary abrasive composite particles are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,962 (Holmes et al. ).
  • Alpha alumina abrasive shards are described in U.S. Pat. Appln. Publ. 2011/0314746 A1 (Erickson et al. ).
  • the abrasive particles typically have an average diameter of from about 0.1 to about 2000 micrometers, more desirably from about 1 to about 1300 micrometers.
  • Abrasive particles are generally graded to a given particle size distribution before use. Such distributions typically have a range of particle sizes, from coarse particles to fine particles. In the abrasive art this range is sometimes referred to as a "coarse”, "control”, and "fine” fractions.
  • Abrasive particles graded according to abrasive industry accepted grading standards specify the particle size distribution for each nominal grade within numerical limits.
  • Such industry accepted grading standards include those known as the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) standards, Federation of European Producers of Abrasive Products (FEPA) standards, and Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) standards.
  • ANSI grade designations include: ANSI 4, ANSI 6, ANSI 8, ANSI 16, ANSI 24, ANSI 36, ANSI 40, ANSI 50, ANSI 60, ANSI 80, ANSI 100, ANSI 120, ANSI 150, ANSI 180, ANSI 220, ANSI 240, ANSI 280, ANSI 320, ANSI 360, ANSI 400, and ANSI 600.
  • FEPA grade designations include P8, P12, P16, P24, P36, P40, P50, P60, P80, P100, P120, P150, P180, P220, P320, P400, P500, P600, P800, P1000, and P1200.
  • JIS grade designations include JIS8, JIS12, JIS16, JIS24, JIS36, JIS46, JIS54, JIS60, JIS80, JIS100, JIS150, JIS180, JIS220, JIS240, JIS280, JIS320, JIS360, JIS400, JIS600, JIS800, JIS1000, JIS1500, JIS2500, JIS4000, JIS6000, JIS8000, and JIS10,000.
  • the abrasive particles have a size distribution falling within the range of ANSI grades P100 to P320, inclusive.
  • the abrasive particles can graded to a nominal screened grade using U.S.A. Standard Test Sieves conforming to ASTM E-11 "Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes".
  • ASTM E-11 proscribes the requirements for the design and construction of testing sieves using a medium of woven wire cloth mounted in a frame for the classification of materials according to a designated particle size.
  • a typical designation may be represented as -18+20 meaning that abrasive particles pass through a test sieve meeting ASTM E-11 specifications for the number 18 sieve and are retained on a test sieve meeting ASTM E-11 specifications for the number 20 sieve.
  • the abrasive particles have a particle size such that most of the abrasive particle pass through an 18 mesh test sieve and can be retained on a 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 mesh test sieve.
  • the abrasive particles can have a nominal screened grade comprising: -18+20, -20+25, -25+30, -30+35, -35+40, -40+45, -45+50, -50+60, -60+70, -70+80, - 80+100, -100+120, -120+140, -140+170, -170+200, -200+230, -230+270, -270+325, -325+400, - 400+450, -450+500, or -500+635.
  • Coating weights for the abrasive particles may depend, for example, on the binder precursor used, the process for applying the abrasive particles, and the size of the abrasive particles, but typically range from about 5 to about 250 grams per square meter (gsm), preferably from 20 to 100 gsm, more preferably 30 to 80 gsm, and more preferably 45 to 65 gsm; although other amounts may also be used.
  • gsm grams per square meter
  • the size layer precursor can be applied over the make layer precursor and abrasive particles and the make and size layer precursors sufficiently cured to form a useable coated abrasive article. Curing may be accomplished using thermal and/or photochemical methods.
  • the size layer can be likewise formed from a precursor composition (i.e., size layer precursor).
  • the size layer can be include any of the components listed hereinabove for use in the make layer precursor.
  • the amount of polyepoxide present in the size layer precursor typically ranges from about 40 to 80 percent by weight, preferably 50 to 70 percent by weight, and more preferably 55 to 65 percent by weight, based on the total weight of solids (i.e., nonvolatile components) in the make layer precursor, although amounts outside this range may also be used.
  • the amount of polyfunctional (meth)acrylate(s) present in the size layer precursor typically ranges from about 5 to about 50 percent by weight, preferably from about 15 to about 40 percent by weight, and even more desirably from about 25 to about 35 percent by weight, based on the total weight of solids (i.e., nonvolatile components) in the make layer precursor, although amounts outside this range may also be used.
  • the basis weight of the size layer (i.e., after curing) will also necessarily vary depending on the intended use(s), type(s) of abrasive particles, and nature of the coated abrasive article being prepared, but generally will be in the range of from 10 to 150 gsm, preferably from 20 to 80 gsm, and more preferably from 35 to 55 gsm.
  • the size layer may be applied, for example, by any known coating method for applying a size layer to a backing, including, for example, roll coating, extrusion die coating, curtain coating, and spray coating.
  • this curing step involves thermal and/or radiation energy (e.g., ultraviolet and/or visible actinic radiation or electron beam radiation), but this is not a requirement.
  • thermal energy include, for example, heat and infrared radiation.
  • sources of thermal energy include ovens (for example, festoon ovens), heated rolls, hot air blowers.
  • sources of radiation energy include, for example, electron beam, ultraviolet light (e.g., from a medium pressure mercury bulb, a xenon flashlamp, or a type H or type D microwave-driven bulb), and visible light.
  • Other sources of radiation energy include infrared and microwave.
  • Electron beam radiation which is also known as ionizing radiation, can be used at a dosage of about 0.1 to about 10 megarads (Mrad0, preferably at a dosage of about 1 to about 10 Mrad.
  • Ultraviolet radiation refers to non-particulate radiation having a wavelength within the range of about 200 to about 400 nanometers (nm), preferably within the range of about 250 to 400 nm. In certain embodiments, the ultraviolet radiation can be provided by ultraviolet lights at a dosage of 100 to 300 Watts/cm. Visible radiation refers to non-particulate radiation having a wavelength within the range of about 400 to about 800 nm, and in certain embodiments, within the range of about 400 to about 550 nm.
  • a supersize layer may be applied to at least a portion of the size layer.
  • the supersize typically includes grinding aids and/or anti-loading materials.
  • the optional supersize layer may serve to prevent or reduce the accumulation of swarf (the material abraded from a workpiece) between abrasive particles, which can dramatically reduce the cutting ability of the coated abrasive article.
  • Useful supersize layers typically include a grinding aid (for example, potassium tetrafluoroborate), metal salts of fatty acids (for example, zinc stearate or calcium stearate), salts of phosphate esters (for example, potassium behenyl phosphate), phosphate esters, urea-formaldehyde resins, mineral oils, crosslinked silanes, crosslinked silicones, and/or fluorochemicals.
  • a grinding aid for example, potassium tetrafluoroborate
  • metal salts of fatty acids for example, zinc stearate or calcium stearate
  • salts of phosphate esters for example, potassium behenyl phosphate
  • phosphate esters for example, potassium behenyl phosphate
  • phosphate esters for example, potassium behenyl phosphate
  • the basis weight of the supersize layer can be from 1 to 50 gsm, more preferably 5 to 30 gsm, more preferably from about 10 to about 20 gsm.
  • the supersize may contain a binder such as for example, those used to prepare the size or make layer, but it need not contain any binder resin.
  • the supersize layer is generally dried and/or cured to provide a flexible abrasive article, which may be in sheet of web form, for example. Converting into particular shapes (e.g., rectangular sheets or discs) can be accomplished using conventional methods such as, for example die cutting, knife cutting, and laser cutting.
  • the resulting flexible abrasive article may be subjected to further conventional treatments such as, for example, printing, laser marking, trimming, perforating, flexing, post-curing, or a combination thereof.
  • indicia or other markings can be disposed (e.g., printed) on the first major surface of the backing prior to coating the make layer precursor, although it can be placed on the second major surface of the backing as well.
  • the various components are selected such that the flexible abrasive article is sufficiently translucent or transparent that a user can visually perceive the workpiece while abrading without removing the flexible abrasive article from the surface of the workpiece. This offers an advantage as compared with paper-backed abrasive products.
  • Flexible abrasive articles according to the present disclosure are typically well-suited for use in hand sanding applications to painted or unpainted wood or metal workpieces (e.g., furniture and architectural trim such as moldings, handrails, or cabinetry), especially involving curved and/or complex surface shapes.
  • Advantages of flexible abrasive products according to the present disclosure for this use may include one or more of excellent hand feel, hand grip, see-through translucency, and flexibility and conformability to workpiece surfaces comprises architectural trim having three-dimensional detail.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article comprising:
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to the first embodiment, the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to the first or second embodiment, wherein the abrasive particles have a nominal size grade of less than or equal to an ANSI grade P80 and greater than or equal to ANSI grade P320.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to the first embodiment, wherein the abrasive particles have a nominal size grade of less than or equal to an ANSI grade P180 and greater than or equal to ANSI grade P320.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the first to third embodiments, wherein the average thickness of the backing is from 4.5 to 5.5 mils.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the first to fourth embodiments, wherein the backing comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the first to fifth embodiments, wherein the flexible abrasive article is translucent.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the first to sixth embodiments, further comprising a supersize layer disposed on at least a portion of the size layer.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the first to seventh embodiments, wherein the backing has a maximum tensile strength of 1000 to 2500 psi and a maximum ultimate elongation of 300 to 460 percent.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the first to seventh embodiments, wherein the backing has a maximum tensile strength of 1600 to 2100 psi and a maximum ultimate elongation of 350 to 410 percent.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article comprising:
  • the present disclosure provides a method of abrading a workpiece, the method comprising:
  • the present disclosure provides a method according to the tenth embodiment, wherein the workpiece comprises painted or unpainted wood or metal.
  • the present disclosure provides a method according to the eleventh or twelfth embodiment, wherein the workpiece comprises architectural trim having three-dimensional detail.
  • the present disclosure provides a flexible abrasive article according to any one of the eleventh to thirteenth embodiments, wherein the flexible abrasive article is hand held.
  • ACR refers to trimethylolpropane triacrylate.
  • ABR refers to a P320 semi-friable blend of mineral abrasive particles consisting of 96% by weight of aluminum oxide, 3 percent by weight of titanium dioxide, and less than 1% by weight total of other oxides (silicon, magnesium, calcium, iron) available as ARTIRUNDUM SFB from Art Abrasives Limited, Suzhou, China.
  • AMOX refers to di-t-amyl oxalate, which can be made by esterification of oxalic acid with t-amyl alcohol as described in Example 11 of U.S. Pat. No. 4,904,814 (Frei et al. ).
  • CHDM refers to 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.
  • EP1 refers to a Bisphenol-A epichlorohydrin based epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of 525-550 g/eq, an average epoxy functionality of 2, available as EPON 1001F from Momentum Specialty Chemicals, Inc., Columbus, Ohio.
  • EP2 refers to a Bisphenol-A epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of 185-192 g/eq. and an average epoxy functionality of 2, available as EPON 828 from Momentum Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
  • EP3 refers to (3',4'-epoxycyclohexylmethyl) 3',4'-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate.
  • PC1 refers to a mixture of 4-thiophenylphenyl diphenyl sulfonium hexafluoroantimonate and bis[4-(diphenylsulfonio)phenyl]sulfide bis(hexafluoroantimonate) in propylene carbonate, obtained under the trade designation CPI 6976 from Aceto Corporation, Port Washington, New York.
  • PC2 refers to 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone, obtained under trade designation IRGACURE 651 from BASF, Wyandotte, Michigan.
  • PC3 refers to ⁇ 6 -[xylene(mixed-isomers)] ⁇ 5 -cyclopentadienyliron(1+)hexafluoro antimonate(1-).
  • PC4 refers to 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylphenylphosphinic acid ethyl ester, obtained under the trade designation IRGACURE TPO-L from BASF, Wyandotte, Michigan.
  • PI refers to 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone.
  • PropCarb refers to propylene carbonate, obtained under the trade designation JEFFSOL PC from Huntsman Corp, Woodlands, Texas.
  • ZNST refers to a 39-41 percent by weight aqueous zinc stearate soap dispersion obtained under trade designation EC994C from eChem LTD, Leeds, UK..
  • Thermoplastic polyether-based polyurethane resin (available as ESTANE 58887 NAT 021 from Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio) was extruded at an average film thickness of 5 mils.
  • a make resin was prepared as follows, according to the compositions listed in Table 1.
  • AMOX, EP1, EP2, CHDM and PEP were directly metered to a twin screw extruder running at 300 rpm with temperature zones of 30, 105, 110, 100, 65 and 60°C.
  • This mixed resin was then fed to a pin mixer running at 1750 rpm, and ACR, PC2, PC3, PC4, and PropCarb were directly metered into the pin mixer.
  • the output from the pin mixer was fed to a heated coating die, where the flow rate from the pin mixer was controlled so as to achieve the make resin target on the abrasive backing..
  • Size resin was prepared by combining and mixing EP2, EP3, and ACR in a container. Prior to abrasive making, PC1 and PI were added to the premixed resin batch and stirred for 30 minutes at room temperature until homogeneous. TABLE 2 INGREDIENT TYPE PERCENT BY WEIGHT BASED ON TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE COMPOSITION EP2 38 EP3 29 ACR 29 PC1 3 PI 1
  • This example was prepared generally as follows. In a continuous process, a make layer (see Table 1 formulation) precursor was coated onto the polyurethane flexible film at a nominal coating weight of 16.5 g/m 2 . A polyethylene terephthalate liner was used to help convey the polyurethane film backing through the coating process and was later removed.
  • the coated web was then passed under a Fusion UV Systems with one set of D-bulbs and one set of V-bulbs, both operating at 600 W/in (236 W/cm).
  • ABR abrasive particles were coated onto the make layer at a nominal coating weight of 55 g/m 2 , and the web was then heated under infrared heaters at a nominal web temperature setting of 100 °C for about 7 seconds.
  • the size layer precursor (see Table 2 formulation) was then coated onto the make layer and abrasive particles at a nominal dry coat weight of 43 g/m 2 and passed under a Fusion UV Systems with one set of H-bulbs, and two sets of D-bulbs, all three operating at 600 W/in (236 W/cm).
  • Example A Aluminum oxide sandpaper (220 grit, paper-backed), available from 3M Company was used as Comparative Example A (CE-A).
  • Test specimens that measured 2.5 in x 6.0 in (6.4 cm x 15.2 cm, the "short” specimen) and 2.5 in x 9 in (9.4 cm x 22.9 cm, the "long” specimen) were cut from a coated abrasive article (i.e., sandpaper CE-A or flexible abrasive article according to Example 1) to be evaluated.
  • a coated abrasive article i.e., sandpaper CE-A or flexible abrasive article according to Example 1
  • the testing apparatus consisted of a mechanically driven rubber bottomed sanding block upon which the samples were attached (bottom surface area measured 2.5 in x 6.0 in (6.4 cm x 15.2 cm)).
  • Adhesive transfer tape (#950 available from 3M Company) was applied to the grit side of the short specimen. The liner was removed and double-sided adhesive tape (#442KW available from 3M Company) was applied on top of the transfer tape adhesive. The liner from the double-sided tape was removed and the sample was attached to the rubber bottom of the sanding block fixture. The long specimen was then attached over the short specimen (grit side facing down), and was secured on each end of the sanding block fixture with clips.
  • the grit sides of the long specimen was urged with a constant load of 16 lbs (7.3 kg) against a stationary surface of a cellulose acetate butyrate substrate and passed back and forth over an 18 in (46 cm) wide (Y direction) by 24 in (61 cm) length (X direction) area of the substrate at a rate of 20 inches (51 cm) per second in the X direction and 3 inches (7.6 cm) per second in the Y direction.
  • the backing surfaces of the short and long specimens rubbed against each other during the test. Back and forth one time was considered one pass, and there were 50 passes per cycle. This was repeated until the sample backing tore. The number of cycles it took for the sample to tear was recorded.
  • the flexible abrasive article of Example 1 was evaluated for backing wear by comparing it to CE-A as described in the Backing Wear Evaluation Test. Three samples CE-A were tested. The highest number of cycles the CE-A specimens survived was 44 cycles. Six samples of flexible abrasive article of Example 1 were tested. All six reached 700 cycles without tearing at which point the test was stopped.

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  1. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) umfassend:
    einen einheitlichen Träger (110) mit ersten (115) und zweiten gegenüberliegenden Hauptflächen (117) und umfassend ein thermoplastisches Polyurethan, wobei der Träger (110) eine durchschnittliche Dicke von 102 bis 152 Mikrometer, eine Zugfestigkeit von 3,45 bis 22,1 MPa, und eine Reißdehnung von 230 bis 530 Prozent, und weniger als 10 Prozent natürliche Hohlräume, auf Basis des Gesamtvolumens des Trägers (110) aufweist; und
    eine auf dem einheitlichen Träger (110) angeordnete und befestigte Schleifschicht (120), wobei die Schleifschicht (120) umfasst:
    eine auf mindestens einem Abschnitt der ersten Hauptfläche (115) des einheitlichen Trägers (110) angeordnete Aufbauschicht (130), wobei die Aufbauschicht (130) ein polymerisiertes Reaktionsprodukt von Komponenten umfasst, umfassend mindestens ein Polyepoxid und mindestens ein polyfunktionelles (Meth)acrylat;
    an der Aufbauschicht (130) befestigte Schleifteilchen (140); und
    eine auf mindestens einem Abschnitt der Aufbauschicht (130) und der Schleifteilchen (140) angeordnete Schlichteschicht (150), wobei der Schlichteschicht (150)-Vorläufer ein polymerisiertes Reaktionsprodukt von Komponenten umfasst, umfassend mindestens ein Polyepoxid und mindestens ein polyfunktionelles (Meth)acrylat, wobei die zweite Hauptfläche (117) des einheitlichen Trägers (110) eine äußere Hauptfläche des flexiblen Schleifartikels (100) bildet.
  2. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Schleifteilchen (140) eine nominale Korngrößenstufe von weniger als oder gleich einer FEPA-Stufe von P80 oder größer oder gleich einer FEPA-Stufe von P360 aufweisen.
  3. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Schleifteilchen (140) eine nominale Korngrößenstufe von weniger als oder gleich einer FEPA-Stufe von P180 oder größer oder gleich einer FEPA-Stufe von P360 aufweisen.
  4. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei die durchschnittliche Dicke des Trägers (110) von 0,11 bis 0,14 mm beträgt.
  5. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, wobei der Träger (110) ein thermoplastisches Polyurethan umfasst.
  6. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei der flexible Schleifartikel (100) lichtdurchlässig ist.
  7. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, weiterhin umfassend eine auf mindestens einem Abschnitt der Schlichteschicht (150) angeordnete Schlichte-Deckschicht (160).
  8. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, wobei der Träger (110) eine maximale Zugfestigkeit von 6,9 bis 17,2 MPa und eine maximale Reißdehnung von 300 bis 460 Prozent aufweist.
  9. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, wobei der Träger (110) eine maximale Zugfestigkeit von 11,0 bis 14,5 MPa und eine maximale Reißdehnung von 350 bis 410 Prozent aufweist.
  10. Flexibler Schleifartikel (100) nach Anspruch 1,
    wobei der flexible Schleifartikel (100) eine Zugfestigkeit von 2,8 bis 16,5 MPa, und eine maximale Reißdehnung von 180 bis 380 Prozent aufweist.
  11. Verfahren zum Abschleifen eines Werkstücks, wobei das Verfahren Folgendes umfasst:
    Bereitstellen eines flexiblen Schleifartikels (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10;
    Schleifkontaktieren mindestens eines Abschnitts der Schleifschicht (120) mit einer Oberfläche eines Werkstücks; und
    Bewegen von mindestens einer der Schleifschicht (120) oder der Oberfläche des Werkstücks, um die Oberfläche des Werkstücks abzuschleifen.
  12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, wobei das Werkstück bemaltes oder unbemaltes Holz oder Metall umfasst.
  13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, wobei das Werkstück architektonisches Zurechtschneiden mit dreidimensionaler Einzelheit umfasst.
  14. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 11 bis 13, wobei der flexible Schleifartikel (100) handgehalten wird.
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