Machining Compounds

93 Your Application MACHINING AND LAPPING METALS

What type of metal removal is needed?

Machining Compounds

General-Purpose for
For the “Initial Cut” Fast
the Controlled Removal For Cylinder Lapping
Removal of Metal
of Metal

Coarse Medium Medium Fine

Solution

Grade G F E D C B

Grit 80 100 120 180 220 240

Average 1/1000 in. 15.00 6.80 5.60 3.40 2.60 2.48

Particle Size of
Abrasive Grains Microns (0.001 mm) 267 173 142 86 66 63

LOCTITE® Clover® Silicon Carbide LOCTITE® Clover® Silicon Carbide Pat Gel®
Product Description Grease Mix Water Mix
The standard abrasive paste for fast metal Paste formulation for fast metal removal.
removal. Produces a smooth, flat surface but Biodegradable, recommended for applications
not a polished one. Leaves a rust-preventing where cleanup with water is required.
film on lapped surfaces. P/N Package Size Grit
P/N Package Size Grit 39406 1 lb. jar Grade A – 280 Grit
39401 1 lb. can Grade A – 280 Grit 39515 1 lb. jar Grade 1A – 320 Grit
39510 1 lb. can Grade 1A – 320 Grit 39528 1 lb. jar Grade 2A – 400 Grit
39523 1 lb. can Grade 2A – 400 Grit 39554 1 lb. jar Grade 4A – 600 Grit
39549 1 lb. can Grade 4A – 600 Grit 39566 1 lb. jar Grade 5A – 800 Grit
39561 1 lb. can Grade 5A – 800 Grit 39579 1 lb. jar Grade 6A – 1,000 Grit
39587 1 lb. can Grade 7A – 1,200 Grit 39592 1 lb. jar Grade 7A – 1,200 Grit
39589 25 lb. pail Grade 7A – 1,200 Grit 39431 1 lb. jar Grade C – 220 Grit
39413 1 lb. can Grade B – 240 Grit 39444 1 lb. jar Grade D – 180 Grit
39426 1 lb. can Grade C – 220 Grit 39468 1 lb. jar Grade F – 100 Grit
39439 1 lb. can Grade D – 180 Grit 39478 1 lb. jar Grade G – 80 Grit
39463 1 lb. can Grade F – 100 Grit
39473 1 lb. can Grade G – 80 Grit

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Machining Compounds
For Finishing, Valve
For Fine Polishing For Polishing and High
Lapping, Bearings, Dies
and Lapping Precision Lapping
and Gauges

Fine Very Fine Extremely Fine

A 1A 2A 4A 5A 6A 7A

280 320 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

1.75 1.28 0.90 0.56 0.38 0.20 0.12

44 33 23 14 9 5 3

LOCTITE® Clover® Duplex Packaging Kit LOCTITE® Clover® Silicon Carbide Reel
Contains Clover Silicon Carbide Grease Mix Sharpening Mix
Grades E/A Water-Soluble
LOCTITE® Clover® Silicon Carbide Grease Mix in This compound clings to blades for superior
two convenient grit sizes (120 and 280). honing action. Washes away for easy cleanup.
P/N Package Size Grit P/N Package Size Grit
39598 Kit – 4 oz. duplex can Grade E/A – 120/280 Grit 39712 25 lb. pail Grade D – 180 Grit
39715 25 lb. pail Grade F – 100 Grit

T he LOCTITE® line of cleaners and degreasers includes both

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES

aqueous and solvent-based products, all of which are free

of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs).
You can find LOCTITE® cleaners and degreasers in the
Surface Cleaning section on pages 129-132.

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