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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2002
Ashutosh N. Mujumdar, Woodbury, MN (US);
Todd J. Christianson, Oakdale, MN (US);
Mark G. Schwabel, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Ashutosh N. Mujumdar, Woodbury, MN (US);
Todd J. Christianson, Oakdale, MN (US);
Mark G. Schwabel, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
3M Innovaive Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a fixed abrasive article for grinding or polishing the surface of a glass workpiece. The abrasive article for grinding glass has abrasive composites containing agglomerates having diamond particles, and optionally other abrasive particles. The abrasive composites are integrally molded to a backing. The abrasive articles, when used to grind glass, provides a high stock removal rate but provides a smooth surface finish. Lubricant can be used to improve the grinding characteristics of the abrasive article.