3M offers alternative way to remove spot welds

The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division’s new 3M Green Corps File Belt and the 3M File Belt Tool are designed to remove spot welds from auto panels made of high-strength steel.

The traditional method of using specialized drill bits to separate panels during disassembly is time- consuming, expensive and challenging for the technician. The 3M Green Corps File Belt is an alternative to drilling, with a long-lasting abrasive surface designed for spot weld removal and grinding in other tight areas.

3M said its Green Corps File Belt grinds off more spot welds than drill bits, and it works well on all types of steel.

Also available is the Scotch-Brite Duraflex File Belt that can be used for the removal of window urethane and seam sealer as well as weld preparation and cleanup applications.

“Our technical experts have been studying the changes in vehicle disassembly and the challenges presented by high-strength steel. We are introducing the 3M Green Corps File Belt to provide a new solution that will help body shop technician’s disassemble vehicles with all types of materials more quickly and efficiently,” said Randy Ralston, Marketing Manager for the Abrasives Segment of Automotive Aftermarket Division.

For more information call 877-MMM-CARS or visit www.3MCollision.com.