Apparatus and method for forming a spiral wound abrasive article, and the resulting article

• Main Authors: FOLLENSBEE ROBERT A, HEACOX GARY L, YOOS STEPHEN J, HUNT DOUGLAS C, HAWKINS ANN M
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 15.04.2004
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: DRESSING OR CONDITIONING OF ABRADING SURFACES; FEEDING OF GRINDING, POLISHING, OR LAPPING AGENTS; GRINDING; MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR POLISHING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; POLISHING; TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING, OR SHARPENING; TRANSPORTING

An apparatus and method for forming an endless spiral wound abrasive article and the resulting article. The apparatus includes first and second spaced-apart hubs, configured so that a portion of first and second webs passing between the first hub and the second hub is oriented substantially in a plane which remains stationery even if a position of a hub is changed. The apparatus further includes winders and a web joiner. The method includes providing a second web which includes an adhesive disposed on a first surface and a liner releasably affixed to the adhesive. The method includes removing the liner from the second web before positioning the second web adjacent the first web. The first and second webs are wound about the first and second hubs to form a spiral wound article having a desired circumference.