The purpose of this standard is to establish a
nationally recognized basis for checking the
size of abrasive grain for use in the manufacture
of grinding wheels, general polishing and
other general industrial uses such as pressure
blasting, lithoplate graining, etc.) It is intended
to serve as a common basis of understanding
for abrasive grain producers, and for the
manufacturers, distributors, and users of these
abrasive products. This standard sets forth the
grit size designations, the size limits and the
sieves used in determining them, as well as the
test procedure which is used by the industry for
checking the size of abrasive grain. Abrasive
grain is a natural or manufactured substance
that is reduced by crushing to specific grit sizes,
and is then made into products which are used
for removing extraneous material by grinding,
polishing, lapping, etc. Examples of some of
the natural materials are corundum, emery,
and garnet; manufactured materials are fused
aluminum oxide and silicon carbide.