Content tagged with "grinding"
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April 1, 2010
How to make grinding safer and more productive
Figure 1 Besides the standard personal protective equipment for hands, eyes, and ears, an operator should be given the right grinder and abrasive for the job. Photo courtesy of CS Unitec. Even people who sell hand power tools for a living aren't shy about an obvious truth: No child dreams... Read more...
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March 1, 2010
Heading off health hazards
Use caution when removing PPE or touching your face and eyes as these are the leading cause of foreign body eye injuries. Welding, cutting, and grinding processes hold many potential health hazards. The most notable of these are injuries that result from eye and face impacts, arc... Read more...
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May 12, 2009
Grinding and cutting safely
Hand-held angle grinders have long been used extensively in the metal fabrication and welding industries; however, they also now are being used more frequently in the mechanical contracting, autobody, masonry, and stone-working industries for grinding, cutting, and polishing. This expanded... Read more...
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August 26, 2008
Getting lean, job shop style
Most managers at Ace have been with the company for years. President Dale Ball joined the firm 21 years ago. CEO Jean Pitzo took the reins of her father's business in 1989.
Visit Ace Metal Crafts Co. in Franklin Park, Ill., a stone's throw away from landing lights at Chicago's O'Hare... Read more...
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August 26, 2008
Shake, rattle, and the toll
Angle grinder manufacturers are faced with the challenge to make the tool lighter, safer, and more comfortable to operate. An angle grinder may not be the most important piece of equipment on the welding shop floor, but don't underestimate its effect on those who use the tool. Powerful,... Read more...
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May 13, 2008
A 'weld-done' finish
Stainless steel products are used in all parts of our daily life. Think about how many stainless steel surfaces your fingers touch before you even arrive at work. With the popularity of stainless steel has come the demand for high-quality stainless steel finishes.
Customers have certain... Read more...
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May 8, 2007
Grinding the way to safety
Nonlocking paddle switch grinders require the user to hold down the paddle switch while in use. Once the paddle switch is released, the grinder turns off automatically. Although hand-held angle grinders have been around for many years in the metal fabrication industry, they now are being... Read more...
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March 13, 2007
Tips for grinding and wire machining tool steel
Figure 1 A great deal of tool steel damage results from improper machining procedures. As a consultant, I frequently get asked, "My die sections are cracking—what type of tool steel should I use?" or "My punches chip frequently—how do I prevent this?" Tool steel selection is a... Read more...
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March 13, 2007
Easing the grind of cost reduction
Automotive parts supplier SPX CONTECH had struggled with quick-attach abrasive fiber disks for its flash removal and deburring of its die-cast aluminum parts. The company found a replacement disk that lasts three times longer than the problem disks. The squeeze on companies in automotive... Read more...
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May 9, 2006
Metal fabricating in a new millennium
"What I wanted to do in Millennium Park is make something that would engage the Chicago skyline ... so that one will see the clouds kind of floating in, with those very tall buildings reflected in the work. And then, since it is in the form of a gate, the participant, the viewer, will... Read more...
Article
May 9, 2006
Stop pickin' up bad vibrations
For years vibration overexposure has shortened many careers, causing irreversible damage to workers' nerves, muscles, bones, joints, and blood flow. By understanding the risks associated with overexposure to vibration, you can take safety measures that will prolong your career and result... Read more...
Article
August 14, 2003
Selecting the right abrasives for your operation
The Nitty Gritty For each weld configuration and material there is an abrasive wheel that ensures optimal grinding results. The first step in determining the right wheel for the job is to identify the material being welded. Most abrasives manufacturers offer wheels made of three... Read more...
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May 29, 2003
Spinning your wheels?
Grinding wheels, rocks, stones—what's the difference? Grinding wheels used in welding and fabrication are strong, tough tools, but many in the industry have called them "rocks" or "stones," implying that they're unbreakable. This myth, or misconception, has led people to become... Read more...
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November 29, 2001
Making the most of the daily grind
The design and production of abrasives have kept pace with other advances in the welding industry, making grinding and finishing products more effective than ever in helping fabricators to lower costs and improve productivity. Grinding equipment and accessories for this industry are available... Read more...
Article
August 16, 2001
Sharpening for a longer life
Taking a little extra time when performing routine maintenance on your stamping tools can produce big dividends in tool life and reliability. Production stamping tools typically use hardened tool steel insert components, such as punches, matrixes, and die steels, to perform cutting,... Read more...
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January 10, 2001
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