All grinding wheels are tough but are also fragile. Whether it is new or old, grinding wheels
should be closely inspected before use. Ace Micromatic Group presents some quick and
crucial tips on grinding wheel maintenance that could go a long way.
Wheel Handling:
- Avoid mishandling and dropping, as it may cause damage to the wheel
- Protect the wheel from moisture, water, and direct heat
- Do proper logistic planning and keep the grinding wheel in a safe place during transportation
Wheel Assembly:
- Visual inspection of cracks or damages on the wheel
- Ring Testing is a must
- Never alter a hole in the wheel
- The use of clean smooth blotters is a must
- Select the correct wheel for the operation
- Flange surface should be flat and free from any defect, burr, etc
- Bolts should be tightened with torque wrenches
- Follow the tightening sequence of bolts
- Avoid over-tightening or loose clamping. Over tightening induces stress on the wheel
and can cause accidents, whereas loose clamping might result in slippage of the wheel - Regularly check flange for flatness, nicks, and gouges, etc
- Never use an uneven and smaller diameter’s flange
Wheel Balancing:
- Mandrel and Adopter Tapers should be the same
- Mandrel nut should be tightened properly
- Balancing weight should be tightened properly
Wheel Mounting:
- Adopter hole and spindle surface should be free from any foreign materials
- Spindle and Adopter Tapers should be the same
- Tighten the nut properly
- Use Jib Crane for loading and unloading of the wheel
- After mounting the wheel, the wheel safety guard should be closed properly
- Rotate the wheel manually to ensure that it isn’t getting interrupted by any other
elements before running the wheel
Thus, follow these simple steps to keep your grinding wheel in good condition and scale-up
your productivity.
This content was originally published on the Ace Micromatic website.
