3M 7010365659 Scotch-brite Metal Finishing Wheel 6 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010365659 Scotch-Brite MF-WL Metal Finishing Wheel is a convolute abrasive wheel engineered to deliver consistent brushed, satin, and mill finishes on metal surfaces. Built around a fiber core with open-web construction, the wheel combines high conformability with controlled abrasive cutting action to produce uniform surface finishes without gouging or undercutting. It measures 6 inches in diameter and mounts on a 1-inch arbor. The aluminum oxide abrasive and non-woven construction make it well-suited for finishing work on stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metals. Licensed tradespeople and skilled fabricators in plumbing, HVAC, and metalworking use this wheel for production and touch-up finishing tasks.

This wheel is used in applications requiring repeatable surface finishes on both flat and contoured or irregular metal parts. Typical use cases include blending and matching 3 or 4 mill finishes on stainless steel, creating brushed or satin finishes on plumbing fixtures, appliance trim, builders hardware, and cutlery. Its conformable structure allows it to follow curved or irregular profiles that rigid abrasive wheels cannot effectively reach. It is suited for both bench-mounted and portable finishing setups in fabrication shops, plumbing supply operations, and commercial kitchen equipment service environments.

Key Features

• Open-web, non-woven construction resists loading and runs cool during extended finishing operations
• High conformability allows effective finishing on contoured and irregular metal surfaces
• Controlled abrasive action prevents undercutting and gouging on finished metal parts
• Convolute construction wound around a fiber core provides smooth, consistent wheel balance
• Aluminum oxide abrasive delivers uniform cutting power across stainless steel, brass, and aluminum
• Produces brushed, satin, and blended mill finishes in a single operation

Compatibility

Designed for use on stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metals; compatible with 1-inch arbor bench grinders and portable finishing machines suited for 6-inch diameter wheels.

Installation Notes

Mounting and operation of abrasive finishing wheels should be performed by qualified personnel following the wheel manufacturer's speed rating and the grinder manufacturer's specifications. Always power down and de-energize the machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Confirm the machine's maximum RPM does not exceed the wheel's rated speed before use. Wear appropriate eye protection and follow applicable workplace safety standards when operating abrasive wheels.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Arbor Size: 1 inch
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Convolute, open-web non-woven
• Core Material: Fiber core
• Weight: 0.85 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 7 inches x 7 inches x 5.2 inches
• Sold As: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 2
• UPC: 00048011018676

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010365659