Abrasive Wheels

This is a 1 day course for a maximum of six people.

• Bench Mounted Grinders with straight sided wheels
• Hand Held Electrical and Hand Held Engine Driven
• Angle Grinders with depressed centre wheels and cutting off wheels, assessment for wear, damage and correct fitting

Course content:

General:

• Introduction and aims of course
• Legislative responsibilities
• Abrasive wheel characteristics and cutting action
• Abrasive wheel composition and making system
• Wheel and spindle speed
• Inspection, handling, storage and transport
• Personal Protective equipment
• Abrasive wheel components
• Hazards arising from use of abrasive wheels and saws

Abrasive Wheels:

• Mounting an abrasive wheel
• Adjustment of work rests
• Truing and dressing the wheel
• Mounting a diamond blade
• Fault finding