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Abrasive grinding wheels, abrasives
News Release from: 3M Abrasive Systems Division | Subject: Abrasive products at MACH 2008
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 March 2008
Latest abrasives and air-tools exhibited
As well as demonstrating its vast range of abrasive products at MACH 2008, a company will be showing its latest air-powered tools, including a random orbital sander.
3M Abrasive Systems Division will be demonstrating its vast range of abrasive products at the UK's MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition 3M will also be revealing its latest air-powered tools
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Well known for abrasive consumables, 3M has recently entered the adjacent tool market with a random orbital sander.
Complementing the new sander will be other new offerings including a square orbital sander, a de-nibber and a buffer/polishing tool.
Designed to work in harmony with the vast array of consumables 3M has to offer, the new tools are ergonomically designed to do the following.
* Improve user comfort.
* Offer an impressive power-to-weight ratio for superior performance.
* Precision balanced back-up pad provides reduced vibration for smooth running.
For users of abrasives consumables, there will be a wide selection of products on show alongside industry specialists who will be able to help and discuss specific applications and help solve particular problems or needs.
The introduction of an additional technology platform to complement its industry-leading product line up, demonstrates 3M's commitment to the machine tool, metalworking and fabrication industries.
And with new products and services being made available all the time, the industry will experience ongoing and continual innovation.
* 3M Abrasive Systems Division at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 4, Stand 4578.
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