Metalworking

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.