Method of making a modified abrasive compact

A method of treating the working surface of an abrasive compact having a working surface. The working surface, or a region adjacent the working surface, of the abrasive compact is contacted with a halogen gas or a gaseous environment containing a source of halide ions, preferably at a temperature at...

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Main Author RAS, ANINE HESTER
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.11.2009
Subjects
GRINDING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
POLISHING
TOOLS FOR GRINDING, BUFFING, OR SHARPENING
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A method of treating the working surface of an abrasive compact having a working surface. The working surface, or a region adjacent the working surface, of the abrasive compact is contacted with a halogen gas or a gaseous environment containing a source of halide ions, preferably at a temperature at or below 800° C., in order to remove catalysing material and any foreign metal matrix material from the region adjacent the working surface.
Bibliography:Application Number: ZA20080002970