Reusable hub assembly for abrasive articles
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsBrett A. Beierman, Maiken Givot, Piotr S. Stach, Jean-Luc Rifaut, Walter Flaschberger, Aaron K. Nienaber
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Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsBrett A. Beierman, Maiken Givot, Piotr S. Stach, Jean-Luc Rifaut, Walter Flaschberger, Aaron K. Nienaber
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A method of reusing a hub in an abrasive assembly is presented that includes removably coupling the abrasive wheel to a reusable hub. The abrasive wheel has an outer circumference and an inner circumference. The abrasive article has an inner circumference and an outer circumference. The method also includes abrading a worksurface by contacting the abrasive wheel to the worksurface. The reusable hub includes a coupling feature configured to directly couple to the abrasive article. The coupling feature includes an adhesive-free connection between the reusable hub and the abrasive wheel. The direct connection is a removable interlocking between the abrasive wheel and the reusable hub.
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A reusable hub for an abrasive article, the reusable hub comprising:
A method of reusing a hub in an abrasive assembly, the method comprising:
A method for exchanging abrasive articles for a reusable hub, the method comprising:
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