3M 7100117425 Unitized Abrasive Wheel 6 Inch Laser Braze

Product Description

The 3M 7100117425 is a unitized non-woven abrasive finishing wheel engineered specifically for blending and finishing silicon bronze welds produced by laser brazing processes in automotive manufacturing environments. The wheel combines open-web Scotch-Brite non-woven material with 3M Precision Shaped Grain, delivering faster cut rates and extended service life compared to conventional abrasive wheels. At 6 inches in diameter and 2.63 inches wide, it is suited for bench-mounted or automated finishing equipment. Licensed metalworkers, body shop technicians, and production-line finishing specialists are the primary installers and operators of this wheel.

This wheel is intended for use on silicon bronze and similar soft metals found in laser-brazed automotive body panels and structural components. The flexible non-woven construction conforms to contoured surfaces, making it effective for blend finishing weld seams without aggressive material removal. It is well suited to automated robotic finishing cells or manual angle grinder applications on production lines where consistent surface quality is required across high part volumes.

Key Features

• Open-web non-woven construction resists loading and clogging during finishing passes
• 3M Precision Shaped Grain provides aggressive cut rate with a smooth surface finish
• Flexible Scotch-Brite material reduces the need for frequent machine recalibration
• Unitized wheel construction maintains consistent performance throughout the wheel life
• Designed for silicon bronze and compatible soft metal substrates

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement finishing wheel for robotic or manual abrasive finishing equipment used in laser brazing automotive production applications.

Installation Notes

This wheel is mounted and operated by trained metalworking technicians or production equipment maintenance personnel. Always ensure the spindle speed of the mounting equipment does not exceed the rated maximum RPM of the wheel before installation. Power down and lock out all equipment before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and discard any wheel showing signs of delamination or structural compromise.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Wheel Width: 2.63 inches
• Package Dimensions: 6.63 x 6.63 x 2.63 inches
• Weight: 1.88 pounds
• Abrasive Type: Non-woven unitized with Precision Shaped Grain
• Primary Application: Laser braze silicon bronze finishing
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 076308457698

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100117425