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6in Bench Grinder (wire wheels)

From North Forge

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Picture of 6in Bench Grinder (wire wheels) in the fablab

Model
Room Metal Grinding Room
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Training Sessions no training sessions include this tool
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Equipment type tool
Metal Grinding Room Precautions apply   

You will be working in the Metal Grinding Room . In order to keep safe from hazards created by you or other workers using any of the tools in this room, the following precautions apply in addition to any other precautions:

Safety

Hazards

  • Toxic Dust
  • Projectiles
  • Noise
  • Burns (heat from friction)
  • Sharp edges and tooling
  • Entanglement in belts, spindles

PPE

  • Safety glasses
  • Face shield
  • Mask minimum N95 (P100 respirator preferred)
  • Hearing protection

Precautions

Do

  • Be careful when handing the workpiece or wheel as edges may be sharp
  • Be careful when grinding as the workpiece will heat up, possibly causing burns
  • Use the appropriate tool for the job - some wheels are not suitable for some materials

Do Not

  • Use grinding equipment with large gaps between the platen and the grinding surface
  • If you know of anything that users shouldn't do while using the grinding room please put it here
  • Any materials you shouldn't grind?

The 6" Bench Grinder with wire wheels is used for paint/rust removal, light cleaning, and surface finish tuning. Please be careful when using the wire wheels as both the workpiece and the wheel itself (especially individual bristles) can fly at your face and/or stab you in the eye.