3M 7000046996 Quick Change Unitized Wheel 3 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000046996 is a quick change unitized abrasive wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure surface finishing, blending, and polishing on metal and composite workpieces. The wheel is constructed with a soft, conformable silicon carbide non-woven web that allows it to follow flat and contoured surfaces closely. This makes it well suited for precision finishing work where tight tolerances must be maintained. Fabricators, machinists, and metal finishing technicians are the primary installers. The 500 Series soft density construction delivers a fine finish without aggressive stock removal.

This wheel is used in applications requiring controlled, light-touch surface work on smaller areas of flat or contoured parts. Silicon carbide mineral makes it compatible with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including exotic alloys and titanium, as well as composite materials. The quick change arbor interface allows fast wheel swaps on compatible right-angle tools, supporting higher throughput in production and repair environments. It is sold individually and suited for both shop floor and field finishing operations.

Key Features

• Soft density silicon carbide non-woven construction conforms to flat and contoured surfaces
• Suitable for ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Open web design resists loading, extending usable service life
• Cuts faster than buff and blend non-woven products while maintaining surface finesse
• Quick change interface enables rapid disc swaps, reducing downtime on compatible tools
• Delivers fine blending and polishing results under strict tolerance requirements

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard fitment for quick change right-angle grinders and die grinders accepting 3 inch unitized quick change wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by metal finishing technicians and fabricators using compatible quick change right-angle or die grinder tools. Power down and disconnect the tool from its power source before mounting or removing the wheel. Confirm the tool arbor type matches the quick change interface before attaching. Always wear appropriate eye and face protection, and verify wheel condition before each use.

Technical Specifications

• Series: 500 Series
• Abrasive Type: Unitized Non-Woven
• Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Density: Soft
• Wheel Diameter: 3 inches
• Package Dimensions: 7.31 x 4.19 x 3.88 inches
• Weight: 0.491 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 051115352251

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000046996