Profit from grinding and cutting appraisal

This appraisal is an on-site report of the procedures employed by the customer and recommendations made for improving the grinding and/or cutting process resulting in higher productivity, improved safety and greater efficiency.

The report is commissioned by one of our senior staff who is experienced in a range of grinding and/or cutting applications. The report will comprise of the following subjects but if required more detailed analysis is available in an area of concern to the customer. For available dates or for more information contact Michelle by email at training@abtecindustries.com or by phone free on 0800 027 1928.

Safety in the use of abrasive wheels

1. In relation to the Abrasive Wheel Regulations
2. Inspection procedures for abrasive wheels 
3. Personal protective equipment
4. Machine safety
5. Conclusions and recommendations to improve safety in the use of abrasive wheels

Abrasive wheels

1. Type and use of wheels
2. Size and specification
3. Component to be ground or cut 
4. Stock removal and surface finish required
5. Machine and wheel efficiency
6. Conclusions and recommendations in maximising the efficiency of existing wheels and the potential profits to be gained from using more advanced wheels.

Dressing procedures

1. Type and use of dressing facility
2. Management of the dressing process
3. Effective use of dressing facility
4. Conclusions and recommendations in improving dressing procedures

Grinding coolant and filtration

1. Type and use of coolant
2. Type and use of filtration
3. Health & Safety in the use of coolant
4. Management of the coolant and filtration in relation to contamination, corrosion and flow
5. Application of coolant in the grinding process
6. Conclusions and recommendations in improving coolant application to the work area.

Many companies have not only benefited from an appraisal and achieved savings in higher productivity resulting from the implementation of the conclusions and recommendations in the report but personnel involved have also gained valuable insight into making the grinding and/or cutting process more efficient.

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For a free information pack or for further details please contact our sales office on 0800 027 1928 or email us.