3M 7000000712 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 6 in Ao

Product Description

The 3M 7000000712 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Abrasive Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and finishing operations on metal alloys, plastics, and composites. Built with aluminum oxide abrasive and a soft, conformable, layered construction, this wheel maintains consistent contact with workpiece surfaces throughout its usable life. At 6 inches in diameter and mounted on a 1/2 inch arbor, it weighs 0.16 pounds and ships as a single unit. The unitized design allows the wheel to be dressed at the edge to restore a fresh cutting surface, extending service life across a range of finishing and polishing applications.

This wheel is suited for light to moderate material removal and surface conditioning on fabricated metal parts, sheet metal edges, plastic components, and composite materials. Its conformable consistency makes it effective for use on complex-shaped or contoured parts, including applications in robotic or automated processing lines. Clockwise and counterclockwise operation is supported, giving it flexibility for a range of bench and pedestal grinder setups used in metal fabrication, maintenance shops, and production environments.

Key Features

• Soft, conformable, layered unitized construction conforms to complex part geometries and contoured edges
• Wheel edge can be dressed for repeated deburring, finishing, and polishing cycles
• Operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions for versatile machine compatibility
• Aluminum oxide abrasive resists smearing for cleaner surface finishes with less prep work
• Minimizes heat buildup, reducing thermal impact on heat-sensitive base materials
• Effective on metal alloys, many plastics, and composite materials

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard fitment for bench grinders and pedestal grinders accepting a 6 inch diameter wheel with a 1/2 inch arbor bore.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator following all applicable machine guarding and abrasive wheel safety standards, including ANSI B7.1 guidelines. Always power down and lock out the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for visible damage before mounting and confirm the machine speed rating does not exceed the wheel's rated maximum RPM. Use proper flanges and blotters as required for unitized wheel mounting.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Arbor Size: 1/2 inch
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Unitized
• Weight: 0.16 pounds
• Package Length: 6.7 inches
• Package Width: 6.7 inches
• Package Height: 3.1 inches
• UPC: 00048011174983
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000000712