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Metalworking Abrasive Solutions
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Abrasive Solutions for every step of the way

At 3M we specialize in delivering engineered abrasive solutions for every step of your abrasive process. We help you improve productivity and safety so that you can succeed every day from first cut to final finish.

  • Help stay on top of production deadlines with cutting wheels from 3M. Our winning abrasive combinations can offer high cut rates, durability and cool cutting on all types of ferrous metals, stainless steels, alloy steels and cast irons.

  • Make productivity and safety a top priority with the latest grinding products from 3M. Our winning abrasive combinations can offer high productivity, durability and cool cutting on all types of ferrous metals, stainless steels, alloy steels and cast irons.

  • Blending is the process of removing imperfections, like tool and machine marks and merging repaired sections of a surrounding surface of the metal. Blending products from 3M use the nonwoven and mineral technology to help get the job done fast in preparation for the finishing step.

  • Effective burr removal is defined by removal of excess material fast without compromising the workpiece. Deburring abrasive products from 3M use the latest coated and nonwoven technology to remove a variety of burr sizes with speed and precision.

  • Metal cleaning removes undesirable coatings and contaminations from surfaces without drastically changing the surface geometry. 3M abrasives for cleaning are designed to remove rust/corrosion, mill-scale, paint and clean spot welds quickly and effectively.

  • The process of getting metal substrates to the desired level of surface finish is key to meeting client expectation, whether it's a painted or cosmetic finish. Finishing abrasive products from 3M are designed to get the job done fast while maintaining finishing consistence from one workpiece to another.


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You depend on having the right equipment for the job. 3M delivers with abrasive belts, discs, wheels and Personal Protective Equipment powered by innovative technologies to help make your manufacturing process safer and more efficient.


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Metalworking Featured Brands

  • Premium 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance Abrasives significantly raising the benchmark for cut rate and product life in heavy grinding and cutting applications, thanks to re-engineered precision-shaped ceramic triangular grain using proprietary breakthroughs in grain shape and molecular bonding technology..

  • Premium 3M™ Cubitron™ II abrasives deliver faster cut-rates and longer abrasive life compared to conventional abrasives, thanks to the power of 3M Precision-Shaped Grain.

  • 3M nonwoven technology makes our Scotch-Brite™ industrial abrasives ideal for finishing, blending, deburring and more, while maintaining the geometry of the workpiece.

  • Providing high-performance abrasives with all the benefits of dust removal, 3M Xtract™ Clean Sanding Solutions make cleaner work environments the new normal where work and well-being don’t require compromise.

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    3M™ Trizact™ abrasives feature patterned, micro-replicated structures filled with abrasive grains. Fresh mineral is continually exposed to produce the finest finishes.

  • Welders need durable, reliable safety gear. 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmets meet those needs by delivering the best in optics, comfort and weight.


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We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.

If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 1-800-425-3030

We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.

If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 1-800-425-3030


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