User Guide

Supplying today’s needs for precision
medical instruments and orthopedic
implants is a fiercely competitive
business. As the baby boom population
ages, demand for implants and surgical
procedures of all types is expected to
grow exponentially. But so has the
demand for better-controlled surface
finishes and tolerances, faster
turnaround, smaller production runs
and reduced costs.
That’s where we can help. 3M offers a
portfolio of engineered products
designed to meet critical market
requirements and demand, reduce
rejects and improve productivity –
advantages that can help you stay
ahead of the competitors.
3M abrasive products are supported by
highly trained and knowledgeable
sales, technical and customer service
resources around the world. And we go
one step further, with industry-leading
support from our Customer Abrasive
Methods (CAM) Center (see below).
As a 3M customer, this unique facility
is available to assist you in evaluating
and exploring alternative methods and
processes in order to optimize your
production.
3M Abrasive Technologies
3M Abrasive Technologies
The Start of a Better Finish
The 3M Customer Abrasive Methods (CAM) Center, located at
3M’s St. Paul, Minnesota, headquarters, was established to help
customers identify the most cost-effective combination of
abrasives, equipment and techniques for their particular
applications. At the CAM Center, evaluations
are carried out under controlled, repeatable
conditions using a wide array of production-
scale grinding, polishing and finishing
equipment, as well as in our on-site
research and testing laboratories.
The services of the 3M CAM Center
include applications development,
process optimization, operator
training and other technical support.
Contact your local 3M representative
for more information.