This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. Abrasive wheels machines include Handheld grinders, Consaw’s, bench or pedestal grinders. There are a wide range of tools that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance. They range from hand grinding to disc cutting discs. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making cuts in materials, Grinding down uneven material or for fine polishing and finishing.

Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for 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, safe speeds, checking and testing and legislation in mounting and fitting of abrasive wheels.