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Winning Abrasive Combination for Grinding & Preparing for Paint on Mild Steel

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The Benefits of Winning Abrasive Combinations

Winning abrasive combinations bring together our best abrasive technologies to help you succeed from start to finish. The product pairing recommendations come straight from our technical application engineers, who have hands on experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in abrasive processing. Pairing the right abrasives together can result in a winning combination that optimizes productivity, helps increase safety, and delivers high-quality results for your metalworking project.

    • Up to 60% faster sustained cut rate and more total material removed vs. 3M™ Cubitron™ II Fibre Disc 982C, 36+.
    • Re-engineered precision-shaped ceramic grain using a proprietary breakthrough in grain shape to help increase productivity and lower overall grinding costs.
    • Up to 88% less hand-arm vibration exposure compared to competitive high-quality grinding wheels.
    • Optimize product life by pairing with a 3M™ Disc Back-up Pad.
    • For hard to reach places, use our Roloc™ attachment type.
    • Grade XXCRS (60+) on mild steel processes 3X more parts than competitive premium nonwoven abrasives (based on 3M internal testing)
    • Grade XXCRS lasts 2X longer on mild steel compared to competitive premium nonwoven abrasives (based on 3M internal testing) — while offering edge durability and shape retention during edge wear
    • Designed for high-pressure applications, such as grinding, deburring, edge breaking, blending, and refining
    • Scotch-Brite™ nonwoven fibers combined with 3M Precision-Shaped Grain deliver improved performance over traditional surface conditioning discs

See it in Action

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    Video showing usage of an abrasive disc for heavy metal for grinding
    3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Fibre Disc 1182C, 36+ Product Video
  • (SPEECH) [MUSIC PLAYING] (DESCRIPTION) A worker in PPE enters a workshop via an open-sided lift. (SPEECH) [? ANNOUNCER: ?] 3M invented Scotch-Brite Abrasives. Now we've reinvented them, bringing new solutions to the surface. Introducing the all-new Scotch-Brite Precision Surface Conditioning Discs. (DESCRIPTION) Text: Combining 3M technologies, 3M Precision-Shaped Grain + 3M Nonwoven Technology. (SPEECH) This new line of multipurpose discs finishes the job two times faster than the leading competition. (DESCRIPTION) 5 grades. (SPEECH) Combining 3M precision-shaped grain and non-woven technology, these discs deliver next-level results and the consistency you've come to expect from Scotch-Brite. With a range of new grades, getting rid of surface imperfections and [? microburrs ?] is now faster and easier. (DESCRIPTION) A drawer of discs. (SPEECH) From grinding to blending and finishing, Scotch-Brite equips you with unmatched performance every time. (DESCRIPTION) A worker grinds a metal surface. (SPEECH) Now, with the new Scotch-Brite Precision Surface Conditioning Discs, you have a solution designed to achieve your finish faster. (DESCRIPTION) Text: Process 40% more stainless steel parts. (SPEECH) So you can make more in less time. (DESCRIPTION) Three workers leave the workshop on the lift. (SPEECH) These new discs join the family of surface conditioning from Scotch-Brite, bringing new solutions to the surface. (DESCRIPTION) Text: Bringing new solutions to the surface, 3M Science, Applied to Life.

    Video showing usage of a nonwoven abrasive disc to remove imperfections
    Scotch-Brite™ Precision Surface Conditioning Disc Product Video

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Our experts can help ensure you are getting the product you need for your desired application.

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