3M 7000045965 Scotch-brite Exl Deburring Wheel 6 Inch Fine

Product Description

The 3M 7000045965 Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel is a convolute, hard-density abrasive wheel designed to deburr, finish, and polish metals, composites, and glass in industrial and fabrication settings. Its dense, conformable construction keeps the abrasive material in continuous contact with the workpiece, even on complex or irregular profiles. At 6 inches in diameter with a fine grit rating, it delivers consistent surface finishing without undercutting, gouging, or distorting the part. Licensed trades and fabrication professionals rely on this wheel for post-cut cleanup and surface prep in both manual and automated robotic processing lines.

This wheel is well suited for deburring stamped parts, laser-cut components, and belt-sanded surfaces across metal, composite, and glass substrates. The convolute construction maintains smooth operation throughout the wheel life, making it a dependable choice for production finishing where consistent results matter. Its unique resin system reduces smearing, which cuts down cleaning time between operations. The wheel also minimizes heat buildup, reducing the risk of discoloration or warping on heat-sensitive materials.

Key Features

• Hard, dense, conformable construction deburrs and finishes without undercutting or distorting the workpiece
• Effective on metals, composites, and glass for multi-task use with a single wheel
• Convolute build maintains smooth, consistent wheel rotation and finish quality over time
• Unique resin system minimizes smearing, reducing post-process surface cleaning
• Minimizes heat buildup to protect heat-sensitive substrates from discoloration and warping
• Conformable profile supports robotic and automated processing applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard production abrasive for use on bench grinders, automated deburring machines, and robotic finishing cells accepting convolute wheels at 6 inches in diameter.

Installation Notes

Mounting and replacement of abrasive wheels should be performed by qualified personnel following ANSI B7.1 safe use guidelines. Always power down and lockout the machine before changing wheels. Inspect the wheel for cracks or damage before mounting and verify the arbor size and maximum RPM rating match the drive spindle. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves during installation and operation.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Grit: Fine
• Construction Type: Convolute
• Application: Deburring, Finishing, Polishing
• Compatible Substrates: Metals, Composites, Glass
• Package Weight: 18 pounds
• Package Length: 7.1 inches
• Package Width: 7.1 inches
• Package Height: 25.8 inches
• Sold As: Each
• UPC: 00048011161112

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000045965