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Abrasive Wheel Course - 1/2 day - Open & Bespoke Courses Available

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Abrasive Wheel Course Aims & Objectives

To provide a safe working practice in the use and understanding of abrasive wheels.

Suitability 

The course is suitable for anyone who as part of their job has to work or come into contact with abrasive wheels.

Duration 1/2 Day

Dates please call 0800 783 0757  

Maximum of 15 students per course

Requirements

If delivering course at clients location a classroom facility with power source is required.

Syllabus

  • Legal requirement for training.
  • Record of training
  • Risk assessment
  • Hazards in the use of abrasive wheels
  • Protective equipment
  • Definition of a grinding wheel
  • How does it work?
  • Abrasive types
  • Bond types
  • Marking system
  • Typical specifications
  • Diamond blades
  • Receipt
  • Handling
  • Storage
  • Testing and inspection
  • Blotting paper washers
  • Flanges and wheel surface condition
  • Speeds of abrasive wheels
  • Wheel balancing
  • Maximum operating speed
  • Speed of spindles
  • Machine controls
  • Provision of guards
  • Work-rests
  • Condition of floors
Notes 

Comprehensive notes will be given to all students who attend the course.

Certification

On satisfactory completion of the course a certificate of competance will be issued that will be valid for three years.

Venue UK Wide


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