Grinder Cutting Wheel Safety

The metal being ground an also be wasted.

Grinder cutting wheel safety.

Going for the wrong speed. Using the wrong wheel can cause safety hazards for the grinder as well as it will damage the wheel. Always secure the workpiece firmly while it is being cut or ground. The rpm rating of the disc blade must be higher than that of the angle grinder.

The safety code for grinding and cutting wheels is ansi b7 1 safety requirements for the use care and protection of abrasive wheels the code is very specific defining the proper grinding surfaces for each type of wheel and figure 2 shows that the only acceptable grinding surface on a cutting wheel is on the periphery not the. Cut off wheels subjected to improper side grinding. To work with high strength steel there are harder wheels. Grind at an angle above 30 degrees to the workpiece with a depressed centre grinding wheel.

Use an 180 guard between operator wheel. Keep other employees away while operating power tools. Safety practices that must be followed to minimize accidents and maximize safety when using angle grinders and resin bonded wheels apply to the wheels the grinder and the operator. Always wear appropriate safety clothing such as dust mask gloves ear protection overalls and safety shoes.

Always use proper guard with grinding wheel it protects operator from broken wheel fragments. The speed varies among various grinding wheels. Adjust guards to deflect flying particles away from operator. Use the correct wheel for the machine s size and speed and the work to be performed.

Keep the working area around cutting and grinding operations clear. Always wear safety glasses face shield protective gloves suitable protective clothing hard hat steel toe boots and hearing protection and dust mask if necessary.