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3M Microfinishing Film Roll 373L quickly cuts, shapes and polishes, delivering uniform, close-tolerance finishes on parts used in metalworking applications.

3M Cloth Belt 384F is a general-purpose aluminum oxide cloth-backed belt recommended for metal deburring, general metalworking, and some woodworking applications. It is optimized for use on mild steel and carbon steel, and is also effective on softer metals like aluminum, bronze and brass.

Introducing the 3M Cubitron 3 Cloth Belt 1184F, featuring a re-engineered 3M Precision-Shaped Grain. Designed to give you the performance boost you need. The 36+ grit option delivers up to 86% faster cut rate compared to crushed ceramic competitors – providing the ultimate in performance. Available in 36+ grit for medium and high-pressure applications like gate grinding and other heavy grinding, and 60+ and 80+ grit for medium pressure applications.

Standard Abrasives Aluminum Oxide AP Buff and Blend Roll is a cut above Standard Abrasive Aluminum Oxide GP Buff and Blend Roll in terms of aggressiveness, and it will produce a coarser finish than GP material. Aggressive and Pliable, for metal removal in intricate areas.  Available only in A/O Medium

The extra hard Standard Abrasives Aluminum Oxide 900 Series Unitized Wheel is the most dense and aggressive wheel in the Standard Abrasives Unitized Wheels line. This non-woven abrasive wheel is engineered with the highest level of toughness and edge durability for effective removal of challenging burrs and efficient polishing of harder metals.

The 3M Diamond Microfinishing Film Sheet 675L features diamond mineral adhered to a polyester film backing. It is designed for finishing hard materials including thermal spray coatings, ceramics, carbides, chilled iron, granite and others.

3M Trizact Cloth Belt 217EA uses proprietary microreplication technology in which micron-graded aluminum oxide particles are formed into tiny pyramids of abrasive mineral and then coated on a JE-weight rayon backing. As these pyramids wear, fresh, sharp mineral is continually exposed to produce a consistent cut and a predictable, fine finish.

Industrial professionals who fashion industrial parts pay close attention to high tolerances. Lapping and finishing help achieve acute dimensions on workpieces, and 3M Diamond Metal Bond Disc 6MB1 is designed to do just that — lap and finish on non-ferrous metals, carbides, ceramics and glass.

The 3M Diamond Cloth Belt 651WY is designed for grinding and polishing ceramics, carbide, and cast iron. It uses micron-graded diamond particles affixed to a durable, x-weight waterproof cloth backing with heat-resistant resin bond.

3M Microfinishing Film Belt 372L is designed to help you get the finest finish possible, and is available in a wide variety of forms. It features micron-graded aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a durable polyester film backing to produce a fast cut-rate and uniform finish on composites, plastic, fiberglass and metal.

3M Cubitron II Cloth Belt 784F features 3M Precision-Shaped Grain for longer life and a faster, more consistent cut than conventional ceramic aluminum oxide belts. A precise mix of shaped ceramic and premium aluminum oxide delivers optimal cut in medium-pressure grinding and blending applications. The belt also features a waterproof backing and grinding aid.

The 3M Diamond Cloth Belt 651WY is designed for grinding and polishing ceramics, carbide, and cast iron. It uses micron-graded diamond particles affixed to a durable, x-weight waterproof cloth backing with heat-resistant resin bond.