Metalworking
About Metalworking
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3M innovations for every part of the metalworking industry
For over 100 years, 3M has designed solutions specifically for the metalworking industry. Our industrial abrasives are built to withstand grinding on the toughest metal substrates, deliver fine finishes and get you through all the stages in between. In addition, 3M personal protective equipment (PPE) products are available to help ensure that your people are well protected during every step of the metalworking process, whether they are grinding, finishing or just crossing the factory floor. When combined with our selection of industrial adhesives and tapes, you and your team will be prepared for whatever challenge comes your way.
Metalworking Product Categories
Featured Product Categories
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Abrasive Belts
Our sanding belts for metal bring the quality and performance of 3M abrasives to a variety of applications, like file belt sanding, high speed grinding, contour finishing and more.
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Abrasive Discs
Our line of sanding and grinding discs for metal bring innovative solutions a variety of hand-held applications, such as deburring, surface preparation, blending, finishing and more.
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Abrasive Wheels
Whether you need to quickly grind down metal parts, or generate a final finish on a custom piece, 3M has a metal grinding wheel specifically designed to help make the job easier.
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Welding Safety
3M is the world's leading supplier of Speedglas brand Welding Helmets and Systems for eye, face and respiratory protection. Our knowledge and experience spark innovative development of welding products.
Other Key Product Categories for Metalworking
Common Applications for Metalworking
3M offers solutions for every metalworking application. If you’re looking for a fast cutting wheel for metal or a belt for deburring sharp edges, 3M has your back. To shape parts during metal grinding, our Cubitron™ II abrasives get the job done fast. Get ready for painting with our discs for surface preparation. We can even help you get your final finish or polish. 3M abrasives can help you take on any tough task.
Spotlight | Metalworking Solutions
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3M™ Abrasives for Right Angle Systems
At 3M, we offer a wide range of abrasive discs and wheels for right angle systems. Whether you’re looking for the speed and durability of 3M™ Cubitron™ II abrasives, or the versatility of Scotch-Brite™, our right angle products can meet your demands. These include hard-backed and flexible discs, cut-off wheels, angled wheels and more. We also offer a variety of tool attachments and accessories for our own 3M™ Right Angle Grinder, optimized for use with our abrasives.
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3M™ Metalworking Belts
With the revolutionary Cubitron™ II Abrasive Belts, 3M has rewritten the rules for speed, consistency and abrasive life. Made with precisely shaped, self-sharpening triangles of ceramic aluminum oxide, Cubitron™ II belts are designed to fracture as they wear, continuously forming new, super-sharp points and edges that slice cleanly through like knives. This keeps the workpiece cooler, reducing heat-related stress cracks and discoloration.
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Worker Health and Safety
From basic eye protection to the most advanced noise cancelling headsets and respiratory systems, 3M offers the health and safety solutions that your metalworking team needs most. We strive to deliver comfortable, well-designed personal protective equipment for workers in every part of the metalworking industry. Our goal is to provide detailed training, relevant technical information, industry best practices and potential safety solutions that offer proven quality and durability.
Metalworking Featured Brands
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3M™ Cubitron™ Brand
Our Cubitron™ II abrasives deliver fast cut rates and long service life thanks to the use of 3M Precision-Shaped Grain. As this engineered shaped grain wears, it continuously fractures to form sharp points and edges that slice through metal substrates, delivering fast cutting action compared to conventional abrasives.
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3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Brand
3M nonwoven technology makes our Scotch-Brite™ industrial abrasives ideal for finishing, blending, deburring and more. The combination of fiber strands, resin, and abrasive mineral form a thick, open web that resists loading and reveals fresh mineral for exceptional consistency. The spring-like web responds well to contours and effectively removes burrs, soils, and contaminants while maintaining the geometry of the workpiece.
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3M™ Trizact™ Brand
Our 3M™ Trizact™ abrasives feature a surface covering of patterned, micro-replicated structures filled with abrasive grains. As the abrasive is used, the structures wear away, continually exposing fresh mineral. The pattern of these structures also helps prevent loading, leaving room for swarf and dust to be washed away. This ensures a consistent cut rate and finish throughout the long life of the product.
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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 1-866-279-1235
Key Resources for Metalworking
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