APCA Journal 1st Quarter 2026

3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut & Grind Wheels Provide a two-in-one solution that simplifies the demanding tasks of pipeline work, making your pipeliner’s job easier and more efficient. 1. Results are based on an automated beveling of 1018 carbon steel bars. Grinding wheel geometry was 115mm outer diameter mounted on a servo motor with an applied force of 12 lbs. Cut speed was defined by metal removed after 10 minutes of testing. The total material removal was estimated based on the amount of wheel that was used for 10 minutes of testing life. End of life is assumed to be 50% of the initial wheel mass. 3M, 3M Science. Applied to Life. and Cubitron are trademarks of 3M. © 2025, 3M. All rights reserved. Learn more at 3M.com/abrasives Performance Up to compared to leading cut & grind wheel competition.1 faster cut rate 29% Speed Up to compared to leading cut & grind wheel competition.1 more material removed 2x Life

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