Specialized Industries | 3M Precision Grinding and Finishing

3M abrasives reach industries around the world, supplying manufacturers and operators with the high-performance precision abrasives they need to produce parts more efficiently. Explore how 3M abrasives for precision grinding and finishing can help solve your industry-specific needs.


  • Bearing manufacturing requires several grinding operations, and 3M has an abrasive solution for each. From centerless grinding to bore grinding and finishing, we’re constantly developing new abrasive tools for the bearing industry.

  • Cutting tool manufacturing means complicated geometries, high tolerances and demanding surface finish requirements. 3M designs and manufactures high-performance grinding wheels that are up to these challenges.

  • In the high-precision gear industry, choosing the right grinding wheel is essential. 3M offers a robust portfolio of abrasives for bevel gear grinding, threaded gear grinding and single rib gear grinding.
  • Manufacturers in the oil and gas industry rely on 3M to supply durable, high-quality abrasives. Our superabrasives are used to shape and finish diamond and PDC bit components for the oil and gas industry.

  • Complex powertrain components often require multiple process steps. 3M is a trusted partner with a full portfolio of solutions for the many substrates and part geometries found in today’s powertrain systems.

  • 3M serves the needs of the turbine industry by providing manufacturers with high-precision abrasives. Our precision grinding wheels give you the edge when grinding turbine blades, industrial gas turbine components, nozzles and more.

  • In the competitive steel market landscape, it's crucial for roll ginding workshops and steel mills to control their overall grinding costs. 3M has the solution: 3M™ Cubitron™ II Resin Bond Grinding Wheels 92BC.


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If you’re curious about custom abrasive solutions, we can help. Call 1-866-279-1235 and our precision grinding and finishing experts can get you what you need.

 

If you’re curious about custom abrasive solutions, we can help. Call 1-866-279-1235 and our precision grinding and finishing experts can get you what you need.

 

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