Patent ID: 6805722
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: B24D

Abstract:
A method for forming a spiral wound endless abrasive article comprising:providing a first elongate web having first and second opposed major surfaces and elongated side edges; providing a second elongate web having first and second opposed major surfaces and elongated side edges, the second elongate web having an adhesive disposed on the first major surface, the second elongate web further having a liner layer releasably affixed to the adhesive; removing the liner layer from the second elongate web; positioning the second elongate web adjacent the first elongate web in a configuration offset from at least one of the side edges of the first elongate web; providing first and second spaced apart hubs; and winding the first and second elongate webs in a spiral manner around the first and second hubs while abutting the side edges of the first elongate web and joining the abutted side edges of the first elongate web by overlap of the second elongate web to form an endless spiral wound article.