3M™ Lapping Film 461X, Sheets and Rolls

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Tight particle distribution

Consistent cut rate, finish and life

Available in discs, sheets and rolls

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  • Tight particle distribution
  • Consistent cut rate, finish and life
  • Available in discs, sheets and rolls
  • Available in a variety of micron grades (5.0, 9.0, 15.0, and 30.0)

Silicon carbide mineral coated on a 3 mil polyester film. Available in 5.0, 9.0, 15.0 and 30.0 micron and is our standard product for silicon carbide related polishing applications in the fiber optic and metallurgical industries.

Achieve a good polished finish in fibre optics and metallurgic applications, with 3M™ Lapping Film 461X, our superior films for silicon carbide related polishing. Our films are made up of tightly packed and precisely graded silicon carbide particles, coated on a 3mil polyester film. The tightly packed particles offer a more consistent cut rate and finish. Choose from discs, sheets and rolls, in 5.0, 9.0, 15.0, and 30.0 micron grades.

Specifications

Applications

Flat Lapping, Polishing, Superfinishing

Attachment Type

Plain Back

Micron Grade

5 μm, 9 μm, 15.00 μm, 30 μm

Mineral Type

Silicon Carbide

Polishing Process

Step 1: De-Nub/Epoxy Removal, Step 1b: Cut Angle

Product Colour

Grey

Product Form

Sheet, Roll

Product Series

461X

Product Usage

Ceramic Fiber Optic Connectors, Fiber Optic Connectors, Optical

Substrates

Glass, High-hardness Metal, Metal, Plastic, Ceramic, Silicon Carbide

Overall Length (Imperial)

11 in

Overall Length (Metric)

279.4 mm

Overall Width (Imperial)

8.5 in

Overall Width (Metric)

215.9 mm

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