Methods of bonding superabrasive particles in an organic matrix

Abstract

Superabrasive tools and their methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of improving retention of superabrasive particles held in a solidified organic material layer of an abrading tool, a portion of each of said superabrasive particles protruding out of the solidified organic material layer is provided. Such a method may include securing the plurality of superabrasive particles in the solidified organic material layer such that the organic material layer wicks up the protruding portions of the superabrasive particles. In addition to the wicking of the organic material layer around the superabrasive particles, various additional parameters may be utilized to improve retention. For example, in another aspect the plurality of superabrasive particles may be secured in an arrangement that minimizes mechanical stress impinging on protruding portions of any individual superabrasive particle when used to abrade a work piece. As an example, the arrangement of the plurality of superabrasive particles may be configured to uniformly distribute drag forces across substantially each superabrasive particle.

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