Abrasive Wheels
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
2h
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials, or for fine polishing and finishing. Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different risks and hazards in handling and use. For this reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery. This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more.
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About this course
Those seeking to improve their personal and professional development.
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Subjects
- Abrasive Wheels
- Health and Safety
- Performance
- Wheels
- Storage
- Handling
- Testing
- Training
- Inspections
- Safety Management
Course programme
- Introduction
- Types of abrasive wheels
- Safety issues
- The Anatomy of Abrasive Wheels
- Choosing the right abrasive wheel
- The anatomy of an abrasive wheel
- Properties and performance
- The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels
- The importance of selecting the right wheel
- Hazards in the use of abrasive wheels
- Abrasive Wheel Safety
- The Regulations
- PPE
- Safe Speeds
- Wheel speeds
- Maximum safe speeds
- Other Wheel Markings
- The label
- The markings and abrasive wheels
- Storage and Handling
- Proper storage and handling
- Checking and Testing
- Testing
- Checking
- Training and Certification
- Training
- Balancing and dressing wheels
- Inspections
- Frequency of inspections
- Abrasive wheels lifespans
- Course Summary
- Questions (70% pass mark)
Abrasive Wheels