Abrasive Technology Genesis Diamond Disc – 5 in., 70 Grit, 5/8 in. Center Hole
The Abrasive Technology Genesis Diamond Disc is a 5 in. electroplated diamond disc, 70 grit, with a 5/8 in. center hole, for grinding, honing and polishing hard surfaces.
Key Features
- 70 grit electroplated (metal-bond) diamond, designated 70M by the manufacturer
- 5/8 in. center hole (not a thread — the disc mounts via its hook-and-loop face, not a threaded bore)
- Female hook-and-loop backing standard, for quick grit changes on a mating hook-faced backup pad
- Manufacturer rates the Genesis line for grinding, honing and polishing glass, ceramics, stone, plastics, concrete and composites
- Genesis discs are stocked in 3, 4, 5, 7 and 12 x 12 in. sizes, with hole options that vary by size
Who Is This For?
Fabricators who need a quick-change, hook-and-loop diamond disc for grinding, honing or polishing hard surfaces on a threaded backup pad system.
Fitment
The disc's female hook-and-loop face mates to a hook-faced backup pad, such as the Abrasive Technology Flexfoam Backup Pad, which carries a male hook-and-loop centerhole and a 5/8 in.-11 female threaded insert for mounting on a polisher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 5/8 in. figure — a thread or a hole?
It is the disc's center hole, not a thread. The manufacturer's 5 in. part-number column header reads "5" (5/8" hole)"; the mating 5/8 in.-11 thread lives on the backup pad, not on the disc.
What bond is this disc?
Electroplated (metal) bond, grit designation 70M, per the manufacturer.
What backup pad does it need?
A hook-faced backup pad, such as the Abrasive Technology Flexfoam Backup Pad.
What surfaces can I use it on?
Per the manufacturer, glass, ceramics, stone, plastics, concrete and composites.