Inventors:
Scott R. Culler - Burnsville MN
James L. McArdle - Stillwater MN
Jeffrey W. Nelson - Bayport MN
John T. Wallace - Mendota Heights MN
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
C09K 314
US Classification:
51298, 51307, 51308, 51309, 51293, 23313 R, 264117, 264460, 264461, 264462, 264638
Abstract:
A method for making abrasive agglomerate particles from a composition comprising at least a radiation curable binder and solid particulates. The method comprises the steps of forcing the composition through a perforated substrate to form agglomerate precursor particles which then separate from the perforated substrate. Then, the particles are irradiated to form soldified, handleable agglomerate particles before being collected.