Automotive Manufacturing: Abrasives for Metal Fabrication

You only get one shot to cut your metal parts the way you want them, and it sets the bar for the rest of your work. 3M designs innovative abrasive solutions for cutting steel pipes, tubes, sheets, bars and other unique cutting applications like pipe notching.

Weld grinding, Coatings and Rust removal is an important step in many metal fabrication processes, and cleanly removing the excess weld metal requires an abrasive that can be used both quickly and carefully.

With sharp metal burrs and edges on every stamped and lasered metal part, speed and finesse is important. 3M offers a wide selection of deburring abrasives to use on metalworking projects of any size or shape.

3M™ Cut-Off Wheel Tool has been engineered for operator comfort in demanding metal cutting applications, featuring 3M™ Gripping Material on the grip for a secure hold and enhanced control with less effort. A 360° rotatable safety guard provides maximum surface visibility and a safety lever throttle helps prevent accidental starting.

For those who know time is money, choose this Premium Series 3M™ Cubitron™ II Cut-Off Wheel powered by 3M Precision-Shaped Grain.

We engineered our 3M™ Grinders to power abrasives and accessories — making your cutting, grinding, blending or finishing jobs fast, easy and efficient.

Exceptionally fast-cutting and long-lasting rigid bonded wheel for heavy weld removal and other heavy-duty grinding applications. This grinding wheel works well on almost all materials and is specially formulated for use on stainless steel, mild steel, and aerospace alloys.

Perfect for moderate to heavy stock removal as well as finishing, ceramic abrasives are built to cut fast and handle intense heat and stress applications.

A straight-shaft tool ideal for heavyweight applications such as stock removal and weld leveling. Designed for continuous use with features that enhance operator comfort and control.

Effectively removes rust, paint, mill scale, coatings and adhesives from surfaces without significantly altering the base material. The high-strength fibers are highly conformable, resist chunking and loading, and perform well on the edges of a workpiece.