User manual 3M SCOTCH-BRITE SURFACE CONDITIONING WHEELS

[. . . ] Basic performance differences: Grade for grade­ Convolute will tend to produce a finer finish; unitized will be more aggressive and durable. Density­ The number may be the same (i. e. 6 density) but the unitized wheel will always act harder and be less conformable. Wheel size availability is often a factor when making this selection. [. . . ] unitized Cutting and Polishing unitized wheels are long lasting and aggressive for heavy duty blending and finishing with uniform results. Layered "unitized" construction provides an excellent starting point for jobs requiring the availability of small diameters and narrow widths. Cutting and Polishing unitized wheels can often be used to replace many conventional abrasive products such as rubber bonded wheels and small set up wheels. See page 3 for convolute vs. unitized Product Name Cutting and Polishing Wheel Density 5 7 Mineral Type Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Grade FIN VFN, FIN MED, CRS Product Name Cutting and Polishing Unitized Wheels Density 5 7, 9 7, 9 Mineral Type Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Silicon Carbide Grade FIN MED, CRS MED Diameters: Widths: 4" Minimum 24" Maximum Diameters: Widths: 1/2" minimum 14" maximum 3/8"-36" in 4, 6, 8" diameters 1/2"-36" in 10, 12" diameters 3/4"-36" in 14"-24" diameters 5, 7 density in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" 9 density in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" 1" maximum all diameters Typical applications: · Blending of abrasive grind lines · Centerless finishing machined parts · Conditioning of machined compressor shafts · Surface finishing of hand tools prior to plating Typical applications: · Parting line removal · Pipe thread deburring · Heavy-duty deburring of aerospace components See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories 12 Scotch-BriteTM Metal Finishing Wheels Scotch-BriteTM Metal Finishing Unitized Wheels 18 19 Metal Finishing Wheels are a highly conformable products that provide uniform and consistent satin/antique finishes. Metal Finishing wheels are used effectively to blend and match #3 or #4 mill finishes on stainless steel and to create brushed or satin finishes on cutlery. On softer metals such as aluminum, copper and brass they are used to blend out minor surface imperfections and handling marks as well as provide the desired decorative finish. Offering the same unique finishing capability of Metal Finishing convolute wheels in small diameters and narrow widths. Metal Finishing unitized provides durability and value for finishing of parts that are too narrow, tight or small to finish efficiently with wider width wheels. See page 3 for convolute vs. unitized See page 3 for convolute vs. unitized Product Name Metal Finishing Wheel Density 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 Mineral Type Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Grade CRS MED Product Name Metal Finishing Unitized Density 5 6 Mineral Type Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Grade MED CRS Diameters: Widths: 4" minimum 18" maximum Diameters: Widths: 1" minimum 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 1" 14" maximum 3/4"-36" 4 density in 4"-18" diameters 1/2"-36" 5, 6 density in 4"-12" diameters 3/4"-36" 5, 6 density in 14"-18" diameters 1" maximum all diameters Typical applications: · Stainless steel blending and finishing · Finishing of aluminum molding · Satin finishing of builders hardware · Satin finishing of cutlery Typical applications: · Weld cleaning and blending in stainless steel tank · Manufacturing finishing of builders hardware · Finishing/blending builders hardware · Finishing prior to buffing See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories 13 Scotch-BriteTM Multi-Finishing Wheels Scotch-BriteTM Buff and Polish Wheels 20 21 Multi-Finishing wheels are highly conformable, soft wheels that create uniform and attractive final finishes on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They are tough enough to finish edges and welds and soft enough to final finish large surfaces. The open web construction of these wheels removes surface contamination and dirt while it resists surface loading and does not re-deposit contaminates onto the work piece. Silicon Carbide mineral offers a unique bright surface that is often desired by stainless steel fabricators. Buff and Polish wheels are a unitized constructed, nonabrasive carrier for compounds used for polishing flat and symmetrically contoured surfaces. Often replacing felt or leather wheels, the Buff and Polish hold more compound with more even distribution allowing for faster cut and less frequent compound application. Some typical industries applications where these wheels are of value are for fine jewelry, surgical instruments, fiber optic ends, medical implants and for honing and deburring knife edges. Product Name Multi-Finishing Density 2 2 2 Mineral Type Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Grade FIN MED CRS Product Name Buff and Polish Density 3, 5, 7 Mineral Type N/A Grade N/A Use with compound Diameters: Widths: 4" minimum 1"-36" in 4"-16" diameters 16" maximum Diameters: Widths: 1/2" minimum 1/8"-1" 1" maximum all diameters 14" maximum Typical applications: · Cleaning of composite parts · Final finish of aluminum extrusions stainless steel · Finishing/blending · Finishing aircraft components Typical applications: · Jewelry polishing · Surgical instruments · Honing and deburring of knife edges · Fiber optic ends · Medical instruments See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories 14 Scotch-BriteTM General Purpose Wheels Scotch-BriteTM General Purpose Unitized Wheels 22 23 General Purpose wheels offer the greatest selection of grades, densities and mineral types. They are an excellent starting point when the application calls for fine finishing or cleaning. General Purpose wheels are easier to use that buffs and compounds and other finishing abrasives and like all Scotch-Brite products, they produce consistent results. Much like General Purpose convolute wheels, this unitized product offers a wide selection of grades and densities. Designed for applications requiring fine finishes or light cleaning, General Purpose unitized wheels are always a good starting point when the part shape or size calls for small diameters or narrow width product. See page 3 for convolute vs. unitized See page 3 for convolute vs. unitized Product Name General Purpose Density 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 4, 5, 6 Mineral Type Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Grade VFN FIN MED ULF SFN VFN FIN MED Product Name General Purpose Unitized Wheels Density 3, 5, 7 3, 5, 7 3, 5, 7 3, 5, 7 3, 5, 7 3, 5, 7 Mineral Type Silicon Carbide Silicon Carbide Aluminum Oxide and Silicon Carbide Aluminum Oxide and Silicon Carbide Aluminum Oxide and Silicon Carbide Aluminum Oxide Grade ULF SFN VFN FIN MED CRS Diameters: Widths: 4" minimum 24" maximum Diameters: Widths: 1/2" minimum 14" maximum 3/4"-24" 4 density in 4"-24" diameters 3/8"-24" 5, 6 density in 4, 6, 8" diameters 1/2"-24" 5, 6 density in 10, 12" diameters 3/4"-24" 5, 6 density in 14"-24" diameters · Polishing jewelry prior to plating · Selective polish on nameplates · Polish bevel edge of furniture glass · Light oxide removal 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" 1" maximum all diameters Typical Applications: Typical applications: ·Fine thread polishing ·Mold polishing ·Jewelry polishing ·Polishing turbine blades See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories See pages 21-23 for recommended flanges/accessories 15 Scotch-BriteTM Clean & Strip Rim Wheels Scotch-BriteTM Clean & Strip Unitized Wheels and Cup Wheels 24 25 An extra coarse web in a layered construction makes this Scotch-BriteTM Clean & Strip wheel a perfect choice for the removal of rust, oxides and light scale. The clean and strip wheel should also be considered for applications requiring a bright, coarse grain finish. These wheels adapt to a broad range of equipment including bench grinders and automatic finishing equipment. An extra coarse web material is converted into a variety of versatile Scotch-BriteTM Clean & Strip wheel products that provide an excellent tool for heavy duty cleaning applications. The extra coarse silicon carbide mineral combined with tough synthetic web is perfect for removing scale, rust, surface contaminants, paints and coatings. [. . . ] Warranty and Limited Remedy: THE FOLLOWING WARRANTIES ARE MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE. 3M warrants that its ASD products will be free from defects in materials and manufacture. If an ASD product is proved to be defective, your exclusive remedy and 3M's sole obligation shall be, at 3M's option, to replace or repair the 3M product or to refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Limitation of Liability: Except where prohibited by law, 3M shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages regardless of the legal theory asserted, including, but not limited to contract, warranty negligence, or strict liability. [. . . ]