3M 7000148257 Scotch-brite Exl Deburring Wheel 12 in

Product Description

The 3M 7000148257 is a Scotch-Brite EXL convolute deburring wheel designed for high-production deburring, finishing, and polishing of metals, composites, and glass. Its hard, dense construction removes burrs quickly without undercutting, gouging, or distorting the workpiece. The convolute build keeps the wheel running smooth through extended cycles, and a unique resin system minimizes smearing on finished surfaces. Fabricators, metalworkers, and automated robotic processing lines use this wheel where consistent, repeatable surface quality is required after stamping, laser cutting, or belt sanding operations.

This wheel suits both manual bench-grinder setups and robotic finishing cells in light industrial and heavy fabrication environments. Its conformable characteristic allows the abrasive to maintain contact with complex or irregular part geometries, making it a practical choice when deburring stamped sheet metal, laser-cut profiles, or machined components that require a clean, smooth surface before further processing or assembly. It works across a broad range of substrates, reducing the need to stock multiple wheel types for different materials.

Key Features

• Hard, dense convolute construction delivers consistent finish quality and smooth running through production cycles
• Conformable design maintains abrasive contact on complex-shaped and irregular parts, including in robotic applications
• Effective on all types of metals, composites, and glass from a single wheel specification
• Unique resin system minimizes smearing, reducing surface cleaning time after finishing
• Minimizes heat buildup to reduce risk of discoloration or warping on heat-sensitive substrates
• Suited for post-stamping, post-laser-cut, and post-belt-sanding deburring and finishing steps

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style convolute deburring wheel for use on bench grinders, pedestal grinders, and robotic finishing equipment sized to accept a 12-inch diameter wheel arbor configuration.

Installation Notes

Installation and wheel changes should be performed by qualified personnel following the equipment manufacturer's mounting instructions and all applicable ANSI B11 or OSHA machine guarding requirements. Power down and lock out the grinder or finishing machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and never exceed the maximum operating speed rated for the wheel and machine combination.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 12 inches
• Wheel Width (Height): 2.6 inches
• Package Length: 12.4 inches
• Package Width: 12.4 inches
• Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Construction Type: Convolute
• Application: Deburring, Finishing, Polishing
• Compatible Substrates: Metals, Composites, Glass
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 50048011095559

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000148257