This study introduces innovative designs for abrasive tools to enhance surface finishing processes. Prototypes consisting of non-continuous abrasive films with discontinuous surface carriers and abrasive layers were developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of smoothing. Four distinct abrasive films with varying nominal grain sizes were fabricated to explore their versatility and efficacy. The results indicate that incorporating carrier irregularities significantly influences surface finishing, leading to improved material removal efficiency and surface quality. Longitudinal discontinuities facilitate faster removal of irregularities, reducing the risk of deep scratches. The study also highlights the importance of tool motion patterns in optimizing material removal and ensuring surface quality. The integration of carrier irregularities with additional oscillatory tool motion shows promise for further improving surface quality. These findings advance our understanding of abrasive machining processes and provide valuable insights for optimizing abrasive tool designs and machining strategies for enhanced surface finishing.This study introduces innovative designs for abrasive tools to enhance surface finishing processes. Prototypes consisting of non-continuous abrasive films with discontinuous surface carriers and abrasive layers were developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of smoothing. Four distinct abrasive films with varying nominal grain sizes were fabricated to explore their versatility and efficacy. The results indicate that incorporating carrier irregularities significantly influences surface finishing, leading to improved material removal efficiency and surface quality. Longitudinal discontinuities facilitate faster removal of irregularities, reducing the risk of deep scratches. The study also highlights the importance of tool motion patterns in optimizing material removal and ensuring surface quality. The integration of carrier irregularities with additional oscillatory tool motion shows promise for further improving surface quality. These findings advance our understanding of abrasive machining processes and provide valuable insights for optimizing abrasive tool designs and machining strategies for enhanced surface finishing.