Precision Grinding: Surface Modification at its Finest
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Centerless grinding. Creep-feed grinding. Cylindrical grinding. Gear grinding. Tool grinding. They all demand precision. And to achieve the highest precision, you need the best abrasives. 3M offers all the abrasives to take your precision grinding, finishing and microfinishing operations to the next level. Plus, we have the foremost technical and sales expertise to develop custom solutions just for you.
Specialized 3M solutions for highly complex processes.
Technology Spotlight | 3D Printed Superabrasives
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Reach new dimensions of ID grinding performance with a groundbreaking new technology from 3M Abrasives. By 3D printing CBN grinding wheels, we can create custom precision-structured superabrasives with unique surface slots, integrated cooling holes, passages and channels.
3M™ Precision Structured Vitrified CBN Grinding Wheels deliver the design freedom and high performance required to boost productivity in your complex ID grinding processes.
Technology Spotlight | Precision-Shaped Grain
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3M Precision-Shaped Grain is the advanced technology behind our 3M™ Cubitron™ II™ products. Here’s how it works: Precision-Shaped Grain is designed with sharp, triangular structures that continuously fracture to form new, sharp points rather than dulling like traditional abrasives.
Cuts faster. Runs cooler.
These clean, sharp points mean an abrasive that cuts faster, runs cooler and lasts much longer than conventional abrasives. Where conventional abrasives generate excessive heat buildup, the heat generated from our Precision-Shaped Grain is directly dissipated from the workpiece into the chip.Save time. Save money.
As the saying goes, “time is money.” Fast-cutting 3M™ Cubitron™ II increases productivity and lasts up to 2x longer than the competition, improving output while reducing changeover.
Precision Grinding and Microfinishing: Specialized Applications
Put 3M to work for you.
We have solutions to boost the efficiency and precision of your grinding operations, from creep-feed to gear grinding and everything in-between. Whether you manufacture cutting tools, turbines, gears or bearings, 3M grinding wheels help you turn out higher-quality parts – faster.
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Centerless Grinding
To get perfectly round parts from the centerless grinding process, you need the right machine and the right abrasives. That’s why professionals in the powertrain, bearing and cutting tool manufacturing industries use 3M abrasives to grind their parts.
Learn more about 3M solutions for centerless grinding
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Creep-feed and Surface Grinding
Surface and creep-feed grinding are frequently used in the bearing industry, and turbine manufacturing for power generation. The process is divided into several steps, and consistent material removal is essential.
For removing oxide scale and defects on casted steel before further processing, Hot Pressed Wheels are used.
Main applications are slab and billet grinding on all existing steel grades – making 3M abrasives the ideal solution.
Learn more about creep-feed and surface grinding solutions 3M offers.
3M™ Cubitron™ II Grinding Wheels for Surface Grinding (PDF, 426 KB)
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Cylindrical & Roll Grinding
Inside diameter (ID) and outside diameter (OD) cylindrical grinding are commonly used grinding techniques. Our grinding wheels cut cool and perform well with low contact pressure – making them an ideal choice for manufacturers across multiple markets.
Roll Grinding Wheels are used for reshaping of casted or forged rolls. These Rolls are used in Rolling Mills for forming process of casted metals.
Learn more about 3M solutions for cylindrical and roll grinding.
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Gear Grinding
Gear grinding requires high precision, so it’s important to use the right grinding wheel for the application. Thankfully 3M offers an expansive abrasives portfolio that covers bevel gear grinding, threaded gear grinding and single rib gear grinding.
Learn more about our gear grinding solutions
Gear Grinding Application Guide (PDF, 1 MB)
3M™ Cubitron™ II Wheels for Bevel Gear Grinding (PDF, 445 KB)
3M™ Cubitron™ II Wheels for Continuous Generating Grinding (PDF, 2 MB)
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Microfinishing
3M microfinishing film has been a fixture in the powertrain segment for decades thanks to consistent, predictable performance. The micron-graded mineral produces a consistent, repeatable finish, and 3M innovation continues to drive the technology forward.
Learn more about 3M solutions for microfinishing
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Tool Grinding
Modern cutting tool manufacturing means complicated geometries, very high tolerances and demanding surface finish requirements. With these requirements in mind, 3M designs and manufactures high-performance grinding wheels that are up to the challenge.
Learn more about our tool manufacturing solutions
Rotary Tool Grinding Application Guide (PDF, 402.53 KB)
Insert Grinding Application Guide (PDF, 574 KB)
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Cut-Off
Cut-off wheels are used in the steel production and steel processing industries to cut metal bars, billets or tubes of any dimension and any grade. Cutting differs according to the application: Chop stroke for single bar and narrow layers, travel cut for wide layers, and rotary cut for tubes. Excellent performance, efficiency, and a clean, straight cutting surface are essential, making 3M cutting wheels the ideal solution.
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Conditioning of Grinding Wheels
As an integral part of modern precision grinding technology, conditioning of grinding wheels – consisting of dressing and cleaning – is one of most important grinding parameters to determine the material removal rate, the grinding forces, the surface quality and reproducibility of grinding quality. 3M offers diamond dressers, dressing spindles for rotary dressers and conventional dressing wheels for perfect mass-production grinding results.
If you’re curious about custom precision grinding and finishing solutions, we can help. Fill out the contact form or call 1-866-279-1235 and our precision grinding and finishing experts can get you what you need.
If you’re curious about custom precision grinding and finishing solutions, we can help. Fill out the contact form or call 1-866-279-1235 and our precision grinding and finishing experts can get you what you need.
From grind to finish, there’s a 3M product for your precision process.
3M is your total solution supplier, offering the abrasive wheels, microfinishing films, dressing equipment and tools you need for any precision grinding application. Pair this broad 3M product selection with our world-renowned industry expertise, service and support, and the result is a winning partnership.
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Conventional Wheels
Grind with a 3M™ Cubitron™ II abrasive wheel and you’ll forget what “conventional” means. Looking for something else? We also offer a full line of alternative abrasives to suit your specific needs.
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Superabrasive Wheels
Where toughness meets precision, you’ll find our CBN and diamond grinding wheels. We offer a full selection of superabrasive wheels that make easy work of carbides, hardened steels and more.
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Flexible Diamond and Microfinishing Films
3M microfinishing films for use on round parts like crankshafts and camshafts, and 3M flexible diamond products used on a wide range of hard-to-grind materials to improve surface finish.
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Dressing Equipment and Tools
Dress grinding wheels quickly and with precision by using 3M dressing equipment and tools, and take advantage of 3M as a complete solution supplier.
See our assortment of dressing equipment and tools
Watch how our abrasives simplify precision grinding processes.
View the videos below to see the 3M difference for yourself.
Resources
Looking for more information? Explore the resources below for product details and technical specifications to help you learn how you can implement 3M precision grinding and microfinishing solutions into your operations.
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Centerless Grinding
- Solutions for more precise and efficient grinding (PDF, 1020.34 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for centerless grinding (PDF, 300.92 KB)
- Solutions for Powertrain Industry (PDF, 5.3 MB)
- 3M™ Conventional Grinding Wheels (PDF, 5.64 MB)
- 3M™ Diamond & CBN Tools (PDF, 4.46 MB)
- Solutions for Bearing Industry (PDF, 2 MB)
- Solutions for Turbine Industry (PDF, 999.82 KB)
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Creep-feed and Surface Grinding
- Solutions for more precise and efficient grinding (PDF, 1020.34 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for surface grinding (PDF, 426 KB)
- 3M™ Conventional Grinding Wheels (PDF, 5.64 MB)
- 3M™ Diamond Dressing Rollers" (PDF, 4.87 MB)
- 3M™ Diamond & CBN Tools (PDF, 4.46 MB)
- Solutions for Bearing Industry (PDF, 2 MB)
- Solutions for Turbine Industry (PDF, 999.82 KB)
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Cylindrical & Roll Grinding
- Solutions for more precise and efficient grinding (PDF, 1020.34 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for outer diameter grinding (PDF, 310.69 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for inner diameter grinding (PDF, 291.73 KB)
- Solutions for Powertrain Industry (PDF, 5.3 MB)
- 3M™ Conventional Grinding Wheels (PDF, 5.64 MB)
- 3M™ Diamond & CBN Tools (PDF, 4.46 MB)
- 3M™ Vitrified CBN Grinding Wheels 1PVZ (PDF, 953.16 KB)
- Solutions for Bearing Industry (PDF, 2 MB)
- Solutions for Turbine Industry (PDF, 999.82 KB)
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Gear Grinding
- Solutions for more precise and efficient grinding (PDF, 1020.34 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for gear profile grinding (PDF, 351.94 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for bevel gear grinding (PDF, 445 KB)
- Vitrified Wheels for continuous generating grinding (PDF, 570.70 KB)
- 3M™ Conventional Grinding Wheels (PDF, 5.64 MB)
- Application Guide Gear Grinding (PDF, 1.11 MB)
- Microfinishing
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Tool Grinding
- Solutions for more precise and efficient grinding (PDF, 1020.34 KB)
- Resin bond grinding wheels for HSS tool grinding (PDF, 370.04 KB)
- 3M™ Conventional Grinding Wheels (PDF, 5.64 MB)
- Solutions for Rotary Tool Manufacturing Industry (PDF, 612.28 KB)
- Flute Grinding (PDF, 221.69 KB)
- Clearance angle grinding, face grinding, and web thinning (PDF, 230.02 KB)
- Technical operation parameters (PDF, 517.15 KB)
- 3M™ Diamond & CBN Tools (PDF, 4.46 MB)
- Application Guide Insert Grinding (PDF, 573.87 KB)
- New and Improved: Z92 (PDF, 687.04 KB)
- Application Guide Rotary Tool Grinding (PDF, 402.53 KB)
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Cut-Off
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- Conditioning of Grinding Wheels
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