3M 7000046897 Quick Change Unitized Wheel 3 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000046897 is a quick change unitized abrasive wheel in the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on flat or contoured surfaces. Built with a soft, conformable silicon carbide construction, this 3-inch diameter wheel delivers the finesse required when working to tight tolerances. It is suited for use with standard quick change tool systems and is installed by metal fabricators, aerospace technicians, and general industrial finishing trades. The open web structure resists loading, extending service life across production and job-shop environments.

This wheel is intended for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and exotic alloys, as well as composite materials. The soft density construction makes it well suited for smaller work areas where surface conformability is critical, such as blending welds, cleaning up machined edges, or preparing contoured parts for final finish. It offers faster cut than buff-and-blend non-woven products while maintaining good control at the work surface.

Key Features

• Soft density silicon carbide abrasive for fine blending and finishing
• Conformable construction handles flat and contoured surfaces at close tolerances
• Open web design resists loading and extends wheel service life
• Silicon carbide mineral works on ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, titanium, and composites
• Quick change mounting system speeds disc swaps and improves tool efficiency
• Cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard quick change tool systems accepting 3-inch unitized abrasive wheels, suitable for light-pressure metalworking and finishing applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by metalworkers and finishing technicians using compatible quick change rotary tools or die grinders. Always power down and disconnect the tool from its air or electrical source before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and confirm the tool RPM rating meets or exceeds the wheel rating. Eye protection and appropriate PPE are required during grinding and finishing operations.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 3 inches
• Series: Standard Abrasives 500 Series
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Density: Soft
• Construction: Non-Woven Unitized Open Web
• Mounting Type: Quick Change
• Weight: 0.61 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 7.31 x 4.19 x 3.88 inches
• Sold As: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10
• UPC: 051115332031

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000046897