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Winning Abrasive Combinations for Grinding Metal
Pairing the right abrasives together can result in a winning combination that optimises productivity, is designed for worker comfort, and helps deliver high-quality results for your metalworking application.
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Cleaning & Grinding on Mild SteelDon’t let rust, paint, and mill-scale hold you back with this cleaning and grinding combination that works fast and is designed to deliver low vibration and noise.
Try this winning abrasive combination to help get the job done:
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Grinding & Refining on Mild SteelPower through fillet and flat weld preparation, removal, and refinement with this high-performance traditional grinding and flap disc product pairing.
Try this winning abrasive combination to help get the job done:
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De-Gating & Blending on Mild SteelDe-gating cast parts can be easy and quick with the right sequence of coated and nonwoven abrasives – helping you get to your required finish every time.
Try this winning abrasive combination to help get the job done:
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Grinding & Preparing for Paint on Mild SteelReduce steps and help mitigate hazards while grinding welds and preparing for paint with 3M™ Cubitron™ and Scotch-Brite™ abrasives.
Try this winning abrasive combination to help get the job done:
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"With winning combinations, we’ve combined the best of our abrasive technologies to help you succeed in every step of your abrasive process."
Eric Askeland,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
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"We continually strive to select the right products that provide total solutions. Winning combinations can help deliver the best performance for our customers.”
Taegeun Eom,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
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"Achieve an optimised balance of efficiency and precision with our winning combinations, tailored to elevate your abrasive processing performance."
Brittany Moren,
Application Engineer - Robotics & Automation,
United States -
"At 3M, we have a passion for helping our customers solve tough challenges. Our winning combinations can help increase worker comfort and efficiency across the industry.”
Theo Simon,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
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"Everyone wants to spend less time sanding. That’s why productivity and consistency are first and foremost for abrasive users with our winning combinations.”
Nick Richardson,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
United States
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Metalworking Resources for Metal Grinding
Tips and tricks to help make your metal grinding process more efficient, effective, and safe.
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