3M 7000046055 Deburring Wheel 12in Silicon Carbide Fine

Product Description

The 3M 7000046055 is a convolute deburring wheel designed for aggressive surface conditioning, edge deburring, and finishing on metal workpieces. Built around a silicon carbide abrasive in a fine grade, hard density construction, this wheel measures 12 inches in diameter with a 2-inch face width and a 5-inch center hole. It is rated to 3000 RPM and delivers consistent cutting action across a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Metalworking shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance technicians use this wheel on production and manual equipment where repeatable edge quality is required.

This wheel is suited for industrial and production metalworking environments where burr removal, surface blending, and light stock removal are performed. Compatible tooling includes backstands, centerless grinders, die grinders, inline sanders, manual backstands, pressure assist backstands, and robotic finishing systems. The convolute construction provides uniform abrasive density throughout the wheel life, maintaining consistent performance as the wheel wears down in both automated and operator-controlled applications.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive provides sharp, consistent cutting action on metal edges and surfaces
• Fine grade, hard density (Density 7) construction for controlled material removal and surface finish
• Convolute wheel design maintains uniform abrasive exposure throughout wheel life
• 3000 RPM maximum speed rating supports use on high-speed production equipment
• 12-inch diameter with 5-inch arbor hole fits standard backstand and centerless grinder spindles
• Wide tooling compatibility including robotics, backstands, die grinders, and inline sanders

Compatibility

Compatible tooling includes backstands, centerless grinders, die grinders, inline sanders, manual backstands, pressure assist backstands, and robotic finishing systems as stated by the manufacturer. Verify spindle arbor size and maximum RPM rating of the host machine before mounting.

Installation Notes

Mounting and dressing of deburring wheels should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive wheel safety standards, including ANSI B7.1 guidelines. Always power down and lockout/tagout the machine before installing or removing the wheel. Confirm the machine spindle speed does not exceed the 3000 RPM maximum rating of this wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and never operate a cracked or damaged abrasive wheel.