Metalworking Abrasives Solutions

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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.

Cutting

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.
Grinding

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.
Deburring

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.
Blending

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.
Cleaning

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.
Finishing

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 consistency from one workpiece to another.

Explore Our Winning Combinations

Grinding & Cleaning on Mild Steel

Don't let rust, paint or mill-scale hold you back with this cleaning and grinding combination that works fast while delivering low vibration and noise.
Grinding & Preparing for Paint on Mild Steel

Reduce steps and help mitigate hazards while grinding welds and preparing for paint with 3M™ Cubitron™ Performance Abrasives and Scotch-Brite™ Precision Surface Conditioning Discs.

Our Products for Metalworking

Get your job done quickly and safely with 3M

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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