3M Superabrasives | CBN and Diamond
When you’re working with materials like tungsten carbide, ceramics and superalloys, only the hardest abrasive minerals can do the job. Our CBN and diamond superabrasives are designed for today’s most challenging applications and demanding industries, from grinding hardened steel to finishing tough composites. 3M superabrasives for precision grinding and finishing come in a wide variety of forms, grades and materials – including custom solutions – to meet your specific requirements.
Cubic Boron Nitride Superabrasives
Cubic boron nitride (CBN) is second only to diamond in hardness. CBN superabrasives are highly durable with accurate geometric control, making them ideal for grinding hardened materials and superalloys. We offer a range of CBN abrasives including CBN grinding wheels and other custom solutions.
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Featured Substrates for CBNCBN superabrasives from 3M are a versatile solution for grinding and finishing many hard metals, including:
- Tool steel
- High speed steel
- Hardened alloys
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Featured Industries for CBNOur CBN superabrasives for grinding and finishing are used every day in demanding applications across multiple industries:
- Camshaft and crankshaft
- Turbine
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Featured Technologies for CBN3M CBN superabrasives are powered by multiple advanced technologies, including:
- HSS cutting tools
- Vitrified bonds
- 3D printing
Industry Spotlight | Round Tool Manufacturing
Tough jobs require the right tools. Whether you need a diamond or CBN grinding wheel, there’s a 3M superabrasive solution for your specific round tool application. Download our catalog to explore 3M™ Superabrasive Wheels for Cutting Tools and request a custom quote today.
Diamond Superabrasives
As the world’s hardest substance, diamond is the only abrasive material capable of effectively grinding, cutting or shaping ceramics, cemented carbides and ferrites. Our wide portfolio of superabrasives features diamond grinding wheels, flexible diamond belts, discs and more – plus diamond dressing rolls to keep your process running smoothly.
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Featured Industries3M superabrasives made with diamond are hard enough to stand up to these materials and many more:
- Ceramics
- Carbides
- PCD and PcBN
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Featured Substrates3M superabrasives made with diamond are hard enough to stand up to these materials and many more:
- Carbide cutting tools
- Oil and gas
We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.
If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 136 136.
We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.
If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 136 136.
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