3M 7010365888 Scotch-brite Cut and Polish Wheel 12 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7010365888 is a Scotch-Brite CP-WL Cut and Polish Wheel designed for aggressive blending and finishing on metal and fabricated surfaces. Built with aluminum oxide mineral abrasive in a non-woven web construction, this 12-inch wheel delivers a consistent, tight scratch pattern suited for defect removal and heavy scratch blending. At 4.09 pounds, the wheel has a rigid, harder-than-standard construction that resists loading and maintains cutting action through extended use. It is installed and operated by metalworkers, fabricators, and finishing technicians on bench grinders or angle-head power tools.

This wheel is suited for industrial and commercial fabrication environments where surface prep, defect removal, or pre-polish blending is required. The CP-WL designation indicates a combined cut-and-polish action, making it appropriate for applications where a single wheel pass needs to both remove material and refine the surface. It performs well on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in manufacturing, welding, and sheet metal finishing operations. Fine grit classification makes it appropriate for final blending passes before polishing.

Key Features

• Aluminum oxide mineral construction provides aggressive cut for heavy-duty blending
• Non-woven web resists premature loading for longer service life
• Harder construction than standard finishing wheels for improved defect removal
• Produces a tight, consistent scratch pattern for controlled surface finishing
• Suitable as a replacement for rubber-bonded finishing wheels

Compatibility

Designed for use as an OEM-style replacement finishing wheel on bench grinders and right-angle power tools that accept 12-inch diameter abrasive wheels with a matching arbor configuration.

Installation Notes

This wheel is typically mounted by metalworking or fabrication professionals. Always de-energize and lock out the power tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool spindle speed rating meets or exceeds the wheel's maximum RPM rating before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage prior to each use and do not use on tools that exceed the rated diameter or arbor size.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 12 inches
• Mineral Type: Aluminum Oxide
• Grit Grade: Fine
• Construction: Non-woven web
• Package Length: 12.4 inches
• Package Width: 12.4 inches
• Package Height: 2.6 inches
• Weight: 4.09 pounds
• UPC: 00048011029696

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010365888