3M 7000000725 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 6 in

Product Description

The 3M 7000000725 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Abrasive Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and finishing metal alloys, plastics, and composites. The unitized construction layers abrasive material throughout the wheel body, delivering consistent cut and finish as the wheel wears. At 6 inches in diameter with a 1-inch arbor, this wheel mounts to standard bench grinders, angle grinders, and finishing machines used in fabrication and metalworking shops. It weighs 0.25 pounds and ships as an individual unit. The aluminum oxide abrasive conforms to part contours, making it well suited for both flat stock and complex-shaped workpieces.

This wheel is used in metal fabrication, welding prep and cleanup, sheet metal finishing, and light deburring of machined parts. It handles a range of materials including steel, stainless, aluminum, and many plastics and composites. The conformable structure allows the abrasive to maintain contact with irregular or curved surfaces, which is useful in both manual bench work and robotic or automated finishing operations. Machinists, fabricators, welders, and maintenance technicians are the primary installers and operators.

Key Features

• Unitized layered construction provides consistent performance throughout wheel life
• Aluminum oxide abrasive smooths, deburrs, and finishes metal alloys, plastics, and composites
• Conformable structure maintains abrasive contact on complex or irregular part geometries
• Operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise rotation directions
• Minimizes heat buildup, reducing risk of thermal damage to heat-sensitive materials
• Resists smearing for cleaner surface results and reduced prep work

Compatibility

Designed for use on standard bench grinders, angle grinders, and automated finishing equipment accepting a 1-inch arbor and accommodating a 6-inch diameter wheel. Suitable for use on metal alloys, many plastics, and composites.

Installation Notes

This wheel should be mounted by a qualified operator following the grinder or finishing machine manufacturer's arbor and spindle speed specifications. Always power down and disconnect the machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify the machine's maximum RPM rating is compatible with the wheel before operation, and inspect the wheel for damage prior to each use. Eye protection and appropriate PPE are required during operation.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Arbor Size: 1 inch
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Unitized
• Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.7 x 3.1 inches
• Weight: 0.25 pounds
• UOM: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000000725