Metal Blending

Help remove surface imperfections with minimal under cutting.

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3M Abrasives for Metal Blending

Blending is the process of removing imperfections, like tool and machine marks and merging repaired sections of a surrounding surface of the metal. Blending products from 3M use the nonwoven and mineral technology to help get the job done fast in preparation for the finishing step.

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Winning Abrasive Combinations for Metal Blending

Pairing the right abrasives together can result in a winning combination that optimizes productivity, designed for worker comfort, and helps deliver high-quality results for your metalworking application.

Grinding & Preparing for Paint on Mild Steel

Reduce steps and help mitigate hazards while grinding welds and preparing for paint with 3M™ Cubitron™ and Scotch-Brite™.

Try this winning abrasive combination to help get the job done:

3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Fibre Disc 1182C

Scotch-Brite™ Precision Heavy Duty Surface Conditioning Disc
Grinding & Refining on Stainless Steel

Help get rapid grinding action and premium scratch-removal power with an optimized two-step process.

Try this winning abrasive combination to help get the job done:

3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Fibre Disc 1187C

Scotch-Brite™ Precision Heavy Duty Surface Conditioning Disc
Grinding & Refining on Mild Steel

Power 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:

3M™ Cubitron™ II Depressed Center Grinding Wheel

3M™ Flap Disc 769F

Metal Blending Applications Videos

Watch videos of our winning abrasive combinations to learn more and help you find the one that's right for your application.

"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,
United States
"Achieve an optimized 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,
United Kingdom
"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

Find the Right Product for your Job

Use our comparison chart to find the metal blending abrasives you need.

Solution Spotlight | Polishing Brass with Scotch-Brite™

Unpolished brass door handle with casting marks

Brass door handle polished with a Scotch-Brite Wheel

Quickly achieve an attractive polished finish.
In this simple polishing example, a Scotch-Brite™ Light Deburring Wheel in 7S Fine was used to remove casting marks and polish the surface of a brass door handle. Use the before-and-after slider to see what this wheel can achieve in a simple one-step polishing application.

Metalworking Resources for Metal Blending

Tips and tricks to help make your metal blending process more efficient, effective, and safe.

Winning combinations for stainless steel (PDF, 3.7 MB)
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Winning combinations for mild steel (PDF, 3.9 MB)
Dec 1, 1901
Grind and Finish Winning Combination Technology Sell Sheet (PDF, 2.3 MB)
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3M Metalworking Catalog (PDF, 56 MB)
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3M Abrasive for Right Angle System Brochure (PDF, 13.7 MB)
Dec 1, 1901
Scotch-Brite Nonwoven Abrasive Product Guide (PDF, 69 MB)
Dec 1, 1901
3M™ Cloth Belt 767F Sales Guide (PDF, 1.2 MB)
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3M™ Cloth Belt 767F Flyer (PDF, 1.3 MB)
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3M™ Abrasives Metalworking Belts Brochure (PDF, 4.8 MB)
Dec 1, 1901
Scotch-Brite Precision Surface Conditioning Discs Brochure (PDF, 13 MB)
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New 3M Cubitron II Cloth Belt 984FX Pro Brochure (PDF, 5 MB)
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Scotch-Brite Precision Surface Conditioning Disc Sell Sheet (PDF, 3 MB)
Dec 1, 1901

Abrasive Solutions for Every Step of the Way

At 3M we specialize in delivering engineered abrasive solutions for every step of your abrasive process. We help you improve productivity and safety so that you can succeed every day from first cut to final finish.

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