Specialized Industries | 3M Precision Grinding and Finishing

Bearing manufacturing requires several grinding operations, and 3M has an abrasive solution for each. From centerless grinding to bore grinding and finishing, we’re constantly developing new abrasive tools for the bearing industry.

Cutting tool manufacturing means complicated geometries, high tolerances and demanding surface finish requirements. 3M designs and manufactures high-performance grinding wheels that are up to these challenges.

In the high-precision gear industry, choosing the right grinding wheel is essential. 3M offers a robust portfolio of abrasives for bevel gear grinding, threaded gear grinding and single rib gear grinding.

Manufacturers in the oil and gas industry rely on 3M to supply durable, high-quality abrasives. Our superabrasives are used to shape and finish diamond and PDC bit components for the oil and gas market.

Complex powertrain components often require multiple process steps. 3M is a trusted partner with a full portfolio of solutions for the many substrates and part geometries found in today’s powertrain systems.

3M serves the needs of the turbine industry by providing manufacturers with high-precision abrasives. Our precision grinding wheels give you the edge when grinding turbine blades, industrial gas turbine components, nozzles and more.