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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2005
Paul S. Lugg, Woodbury, MN (US);
Timothy D. Fletcher, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Paul S. Lugg, Woodbury, MN (US);
Timothy D. Fletcher, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Provided is an abrasive article for lapping or polishing a workpiece comprising a three-dimensional, textured, flexible, fixed abrasive construction having a first surface and a working surface, the working surface comprising a plurality of precisely shaped abrasive composites, wherein the precisely shaped abrasive composite comprises a resin phase and a metal phase, wherein the metal phase further comprises superabrasive material. Also provided are a method of polishing or lapping a workpiece and a kit comprising a three-dimensional, textured, flexible, fixed abrasive construction and instructions for carrying out the method of polishing or lapping a workpiece.