Erik P. Vanstrum is the technical service manager for the 3M Abrasive Systems Division, 3M Center Building 223-06S-03, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000, 866-279-1235, www.3M.com/abrasives.
Erik Vanstrum of 3M Abrasives explains why this structural innovation represents one of the most important changes in the abrasives industry in decades. With a grinding wheel that lasts this long, shops now have a new easy-to-use abrasive that is not only good for workers, it’s good for business.