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During metal treatment, the metallic part is shot-peened/shot-blasted in order to produce a specific texture or hardness. Abrasive materials are fired at high speed. Areas that are not to be treated are frequently masked, and the masking coatings have to be strong and resilient.

Why 3M?

Resistance to treatment with various methods (shot blasting, glass bead blasting, sand blasting, etc.) reduces the number of defects. 3M tapes with rubber adhesives are generally more durable than vinyl tapes, and they are designed for treatment with harder methods. Excellent adhesion to a number of metals enables the tape to stick to the part during shot peening/blasting, reducing the number of defects, spot repairs and discarded parts. 3M tapes can be easily and cleanly removed from the shot peened/blasted parts, requiring less labour.

Why 3M?

• Patented, uniquely-shaped Cubitron™ II grains enable quicker and more environmentally friendly cutting.
• Higher output with shorter grinding time.
• Consistent finish and quality
• Lower consumption of abrasives and reduction of production costs.

Deburring of metal after treatment and rounding of sharp edges.

Why 3M?

• Dedicated deburring solutions – rounding of sharp edges without cutting. Many grades available to match specific processes. Durable and easy to use.
• Innovative solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for touch-ups.
• High-quality products for best-in-class quality.
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs.

Why 3M?

• Wide range of technologies and solutions
• Innovative solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for touch-ups
• High-quality products
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs

Grinding and finishing of parts after pressing/welding.

Why 3M?

• Wide range of technologies and solutions dedicated to specific requirements and types of treated parts.
• Innovative solutions that reduce the number of treatment stages and improve working efficiency.
• High-quality products for better grinding and enhanced durability.
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs.

Galvanisation involves the application of thin metallic coatings by depositing one metal on another when the part is submerged in a chemical bath.
The chemical bath requires constant recirculation and filtration in order to avoid contamination of the part during the process.

Why 3M?

• Enhanced contaminant holding capacity for fewer filter change outs.
• Compatible with a wide range of applications and operating conditions.
• Grooved cartridge with extended surface area promotes fuller utilisation of the depth-matrix and promotes long filter life.
• Less frequent filter replacement, less waste.
• Higher efficiency, less corrective work caused by contamination, minimised downtime.

Metallic parts are anodised to prevent corrosion and ensure good paint adhesion. The parts are submerged in multiple chemical baths to change the electrical and chemical properties of the metal surface.
The chemical bath requires constant recirculation and filtration in order to avoid contamination of the part during the process.

Why 3M?

• Enhanced contaminant holding capacity for fewer filter change outs.
• Compatible with a wide range of applications and operating conditions.
• Grooved cartridge with extended surface area promotes fuller utilisation of the depth-matrix and promotes long filter life.
• Less frequent filter replacement, less waste.
• Higher efficiency, less corrective work caused by contamination, minimised downtime.

Grinding involves removing material and preparing surfaces to shape and finish components made of metals and other materials.

Why 3M?

3M Personal Protective Equipment offers compatibility, comfort and protection as well as the possibility of boosting protection and comfort with forced air systems.

Aluminium parts are anodised to prevent surface corrosion. Selected areas of the parts that are not supposed to be anodised are frequently masked. Then the parts are submerged in multiple chemical baths and subjected to electrochemical processes to create the protective coating.

Why 3M?

Tapes can be used immediately – there is no need to wait until they set (like with liquid masking products), which increases efficiency. In comparison with liquid masking products, 3M tapes can be applied and removed more quickly, and less time is needed to clean the parts afterwards. The tapes accelerate the production of parts without compromising the quality.

Both organic and non-organic surfaces are masked and painted. Non-organic surfaces: metallic surfaces that have been anodised but have not been painted or primed. Organic surfaces: paint or primer have been applied, but not the final coat.

Why 3M?

• With our wide range, most customers will be able to find a suitable product at an acceptable price.
• 3M can help in reducing/eliminating the need for touch-ups caused by intrusion of paint under the masking coating and non-distinct contours. Our products can reduce/eliminate the need for touch-ups caused by tape fraying / adhesive transfer.
• 3M™ vinyl tapes ensure distinct lines on complex-shaped parts and enable taping surfaces with a small radius for quicker application of the masking coating and more consistent masking effects.

Planes are frequently painted with different colours, which means that the surface of the plane has to be repeatedly masked during painting. The masking tape must be capable of withstanding the weight of all masking and paint. Metallic tapes used for protection during removal of old coating.

Why 3M?

3M tapes ensure a constant unwinding speed, improving user comfort as well as the quality and efficiency of the process. 3M tapes limit the fraying effect, the need to remove adhesive residue, intrusion of paint around the edges and tearing-off of the edges – smaller number of touch-ups required, higher quality of finish and quicker removal of the masking tape. Vinyl tape 471 can be used to mask complex shapes. 3M™ aluminium foil tapes 425 and 427 are resistant to the aggressive chemicals used for the removal of old paint coating and to abrasion, and they can be used to protect sensitive parts such as windows.

Surface levelling and roughening, particularly surface treatment (smoothing and levelling) after patching or removal of old paint. Usually with random-orbital sanders using Hookit™ discs (P80–P320). Less frequent hand machining using non-woven sheets, e.g. Scotch-Brite™.

Why 3M?

• Wide range of technologies and solutions dedicated to specific requirements and types of treated parts.
• Innovative solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for touch-ups
• High-quality products for better grinding and enhanced durability.
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs.

Removal of painting defects from the finished coating using fine-grained abrasive discs (P600–P3000) (removal of inclusions, scratches, dust, uneven paint lines and “orange peel”), followed by polishing for shine using polishes and pastes with foam pads or wool pads.

Why 3M?

• Innovative solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for touch-ups
• High product quality ensures very good and consistent results in a short time or in fewer operations. User-friendly products which do not require much experience.
• Reduced consumption of abrasives and production costs. Product lines dedicated for many types of paint (2K paints, 1K paints, clearcoats, PU paints, single-coat paints).

For all applications in the aviation industry where customers currently use a gravity feed spray gun and a cup. If spraying very thick products, we recommend using a compressed-air gun.

Why 3M?

3M™ Accuspray™ system with replaceable 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 heads, working with PPS™ cups. Documented cost savings: Accuspray™ reduces solvent, primer and paint waste as well as the time needed for cleaning and servicing. All Accuspray™ spray guns and heads are manufactured in the US! Versatile applications: The system can be used for any coating application (don't wait, just paint!). A very thick coating can be applied using the Accuspray™ HG Pressure model with a pressurised hard cup with soft PPS™ liners in mini, standard and 850-ml sizes. Pressurised cup with a liner inside.

Protect your paint booth walls and floors while reducing the amount of airborne contaminants that could damage the paint coat. Apply the products on walls and floors using the dispensers to reduce paint booth maintenance time.

Why 3M?

3M™ Dirt Trap™ protection material is used to protect paint booths and surfaces in order to reduce the amount of contaminants, dirt and dust and limit the contamination of the painted surface. In addition, the supplied dispensing tools shorten the time required for booth maintenance and reduce maintenance costs. This protection material can be used as temporary surface protection both inside and outside the booth.

The protection material is perfect for protecting surfaces and keeping them clean. It is used primarily for floors, as a substitute for paper or cardboard, which require masking (fixing to the floor or substrate) and which create a tripping hazard.

Why 3M?

3M™ Dirt Trap™ protection material for booths and surface protection is designed to reduce the amount of contaminants, dirt and dust, and it also shortens the time required for booth maintenance. This protective material can be used as temporary surface protection both indoors and outdoors, on areas such as floors, circulation routes and stairs. If you require temporary surface protection or cleaning, try using a protection material!

Non-organic surfaces: metallic surfaces that have been anodised but have not been painted or primed.
Organic surfaces: paint or primer have been applied, but not the final coat.

Why 3M?

• Filters that reduce the number of gels that cause craters and other inclusions. Filters are adjusted to specific pigments.
• Improved contaminant capture, higher filter capacity, compatibility with a wide range of chemicals.
• Larger surface, longer filter life, less frequent filter replacement, less waste.
• Higher efficiency, less corrective work caused by contamination, minimised downtime.