Grinding wheels are safe and necessary

cutting tools, but it must be remembered

that they are not unbreakable.To prevent
breakage, it is important to follow safe
practices and tips given in this guide for the
safe use of grinding wheels.

Select correct wheel for your operation. " Do Ring

test" and inspect for cracks. Never use cracked wheel.

Never exceed maximum safe speed established for

wheel. Be sure machine speed is not excessive.

Never alter hole in wheel or force wheel on spindle.

Use clean, recessed, matching flanges at least 1/3 wheel

diameter.

Use one clean, smooth blotter on each side of wheel

under each flange.
Order of Tightening

Tighten nut only enough to hold wheel firmly.

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8

Adjust wheel guard and put on safety glasses before

starting wheel.

Use of flanges of uneven or too small

What are some of the most
diameter.
common errors in mounting

Use of washers instead of flanges.

which can cause trouble?

Flanges without proper clearance or relief.

Excessive tightening causing flanges to bend.

Bolts should be tightened with torque

wrenches.

Failure to clean all dirt and foreign material

from sides of wheels and flanges.

Follow tightening sequence of bolts.

Forcing a wheel onto an arbor where fit is

Avoid over tightening or loose

tight.
clamping.

Over tightening: Induces stress in the

Use of just any loose washers or bushings to

wheels and can cause accidents.
try to make a wheel fit a machine.

Loose clamping: Wheel can slip.

Failure to use blotters on wheels.

Regularly check flanges for flatness,

nicks and gouges, etc.

Adjust the dust hood and coolant nozzle (for wet grinding). Keep work rest
adjusted within 1/8" of wheel face (periphery).

Stand aside and allow wheel to run idle a full minute before starting to grind.

Dress wheel if out of true.

Make grinding contact without "bumping" or impact.

Grind only on face of straight wheel. Use disc wheels for side-grinding. Light
side-grinding permissible on cup or saucer wheel.

Never force grinding so that motor slows noticeably or work gets hot.

Protect wheel when not in use. Store safely if removed from grinding machine.

What is RPM & MOS :

REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM):
is the number of complete axis turns per minute.
MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED (MOS)
is permissible operating speed of grinding wheel.
Wheel Operating speed in meter/second = 3.142 x D x N
60,000
D: Diameter in MM N: Machine spindle RPM

Is Grinding Wheel
a dangerous tool ?

No - if the wheel is
properly mounted and not
abused, it is not dangerous.
Today, grinding is not
considered a dangerous
occupation.

What causes
Grinding Wheel
accidents ?

YES - definitely. Normally

grinding wheels run at
peripheral speed of 33 - 60
meters/second, which is same
as 120 - 216 kms/hour. At
such high speeds, if wheel
breaks, it might cause serious
personal injury or damage to
machine or equipment.

Are all grinding wheels

No - All grinding wheels
The most common causes
equally strong ?
are breakable.Vitrified
are:
wheel is similar to glass

Using the wrong

and can break easily.
wheel for the job
Careless handling can

Careless handling.
easily damage all types of

Improper mounting
grinding wheels.

Exceeding maximum
operating speed

Excessive pressure

Why can't we use only the

strong, tough wheels which
can not be
broken
easily ?

How can I
be sure that
a wheel
given to me
from the
Store room
has not been
damaged
before
I get it ?

Can grinding accidents

be serious ?

The tough, strong wheels

would not be suitable for
all kinds of grinding. On
some classes of grinding,
relatively soft wheels are
necessary to prevent
burning and spoiling
sensitive and expensive
steels.

Inspect it very carefully for

cracks or any marks that look
as though the wheel might
have been damaged. Even if
no cracks are visible, give the
wheel a "ring test." If it gives
a clear ring, then mount the
wheel on machine. Do not use
wheels with a dull sound. Check
wheel spindle condition - Excessive
hot machine and spindle can break
the wheel in multiple pieces.

How can a wheel be

damaged by
handling ?

Is it dangerous to
use heavy pressure ?

All wheels are breakable.Vitrified

wheels are very similar to a piece
of glass. Resinoid and Rubber
wheels can usually stand more
abuse, but they can be broken.

Prevent dropping, mishandling

and impact on the wheel

Prevent from moisture, water

and direct heat

Avoid trans-shipment to reduce

frequent handling and chances
of damages.

Avoid rolling of grinding wheel

on the floor from storage to
point of use.

Side pressure on thin

straight wheels is
dangerous. Most wheels
will stand quite a lot of
straight radial pressure,
but there is a limit to
what they can take.

Sudden bumping or
pounding is more
dangerous than steady,
even pressure.

While starting the machine stand to one side of the wheel for at
least a minute before starting to grind. If it is portable machine,
hold it under a bench or inside a heavy casting for a minute or so.

If grinding is not dangerous,

why use a guard or other
protective
device on
every
grinding
wheel ?

Guards and other

protection devices make
grinding really safe.
Breakages do not occur
often, but because of the
high speed at which
grinding wheels travel, the
results are apt to be
serious unless proper
guards are in place.

Why should I wear

goggles if my machine
is properly guarded ?

A guard can't possibly keep in

all the small particles of grit
and steel which are loosened
during any grinding job. It
doesn't take a big particle to
do a lot of damage to an eye.
Goggles are the best
protection against this.

For any other abrasive safety information, refer IS, ANSI or OSHA standards. Or contact Product Engineering Department, Grindwell Norton Limited, Mora-Uran - 400 704. Dist. Raigad. Maharashtra