Unitized Material for surface finishing

This blog details the reasons why so many engineers work with our RODA Unitized Material for blending, smoothing and deburring. It explains what Unitized actually means and the different applications and uses for Unitized.

What is Unitized material?

Unitized material is made from a baked and compressed nylon abrasive. It is similar to taking scotchbrite and cooking it up and compressing it.

Unitized materials are often considered ideal for surface finishing for several reasons:

Consistency: Unitized materials are manufactured to strict quality standards, ensuring consistency in the surface finish. This consistency is crucial in applications where a uniform appearance and texture are desired.
Controlled finish: Unitized materials are engineered to provide precise surface finishes, which can be important for achieving specific aesthetics or functional requirements. The manufacturing process allows for close control over factors like abrasive grit size, density, and bonding, resulting in predictable and repeatable finishes.
Efficient material removal: Unitized materials are designed to remove material efficiently, making them effective for tasks such as deburring, polishing, and grinding. Their consistent cutting action ensures that material is removed evenly, reducing the risk of overgrinding or uneven surface removal.
Durability: Unitized materials are typically durable and long-lasting, making them suitable for demanding surface finishing applications. They are designed to withstand the pressures and forces applied during finishing processes without prematurely wearing out or breaking.
Versatility: Unitized materials can be adapted for various surface finishing tasks, whether you need to remove burrs from metal parts, achieve a mirror-like polish on a surface, or create a specific texture. They come in a range of abrasive grit sizes and can be used with different machines and tools, making them versatile for different applications.
Reduced waste: Unitized materials are efficient in terms of material utilization, as they are designed to be long-lasting and produce minimal waste during the finishing process. This can lead to cost savings and a reduced environmental impact.
Ease of use: Unitized materials are easy to handle and install, whether they are in the form of discs, wheels, or other shapes. This ease of use can lead to greater productivity and reduced labor costs in surface finishing operations.
Safety: Unitized materials are designed with safety in mind, typically featuring reinforced backing materials and secure attachments. This helps reduce the risk of accidents during surface finishing processes.
Customization: We offer a range of unitized materials with varying levels of abrasiveness and flexibility, allowing users to select the right product for their specific finishing requirements.
Bright Finish: One of the key elements of using Unitized material means that once you have deburred or smoothed it also leaves a bright finish, eliminating the need to do further polishing stages and reducing finishing time!