Abrasive Wheels
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.
The course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, storage and handling and much more.
Modules
Module 1: Introducing Abrasive Wheels
Module 2: The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel
Module 3: The Dangers of Abrasive wheels
Module 4: Abrasive Wheel Safety
Module 5: Safe Speeds
Module 6: Other Wheel Markings
Module 7: Storage and Handling
Module 8: Checking and Testing
Module 9: Training and Certification
Module 10: Inspections
Module 11: Course Summary
Duration: 100 minutes
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