Abrasive article and method of making the same

An abrasive article comprising:

• a first major surface and an opposed second major surface each contacting a peripheral side surface;
• a central axis extending through the first and second major surfaces;
• a first layer of abrasive particles dispersed within the abrasive article according to a first predetermined pattern, wherein the first predetermined pattern comprises precise spacing between adjacent particles, and precise orientation of abrasive particles in the first layer of abrasive particles;
• a second layer of abrasive particles spaced apart from the first layer of abrasive particles and dispersed within the abrasive article according to a second predetermined pattern;
• and
• a binder material retaining the first and second layers of abrasive particles, wherein at least a portion of the binder material located between the first and second layers of abrasive particles is substantially continuous therebetween;
• wherein the first layer of abrasive particles comprises at least one of a first plurality of abrasive particles and a second plurality of abrasive particles that is different than the first plurality of particles;
• and
• wherein the first and second layers of abrasive particles are incorporated into the abrasive article free of a scrim layer.