Abtec Industries provides training for those wishing to train operators in the safe and efficient use of abasives. We offer two courses that can be taken on-site or at our Cambridgeshire training centre. 

Abrasive wheel training for trainers. Course (A)

Course content.

This course is designed for those that wish to train operators and others in the safe and efficient use of abrasives used on bench or pedestal machines and on portable cutting or grinding machines. The course comprises of 5 modules and involves both theoretical and practical training applications to enable the delegates to provide training in the safe use of abrasive wheels. Delegates will also have post tutorial support by accessing our freephone help line that gives advice with abrasive wheel training needs and projects as well as advice on audio visual presentations.

Module 1. Legal requirements.

• Introduction to the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 1998). Introduction to safety recommendations for the use of abrasive products by the Federation of european Producers of Abrasives (FEPA).
• Legal requirement for training.
• Recording the training.
• Risk assessment.
• Hazards in the use of abrasive wheels.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Video presentation. Question and answers.

Module 2. Definition and analysis of abrasive wheels.

• Definition of a grinding wheel.
• How it works.
• Abrasive grain types.
• Bond types.
• Abrasive wheel marking system.
• Demonstartion and then participation by delegates in typical specifications and the marking system.
• Questions and answers.
• Written examination.

Module 3. Inspection, examination and storage of abrasive wheels.

• Receipt of abrasive wheels.
• Storage guidelines.
• Correct handling of abrasive wheels.
• Testing and inspection of abrasive wheels.
• Speeds of abrasive wheels.
• Video presentation. Questions and answers.

Module 4. Machines and machine safety.

• Flanges and abrasive wheel blotters.
• Spindles. Inspection and speed.
• Provision and maintenance of guards and work-rests.
• Safe working areas and condition of floors.
• The importance of machine maintenance.
• Machine controls.
• Video presentation. Questions and answers.

Module 5. Practical training and assessment in the mounting and dressing of abrasive wheels.

• Practical training in the mounting and dressing of abrasive wheels used on bench, pedestal and portable cutting and grinding machinery. 
• Assessment of training.
• Questions and answers.
• Video presentation.
• Written examination.

For available dates or for more information contact Michelle by email at training@abtecindustries.com or by phone free on 0800 027 1928.

Abrasive wheel training for trainers. Course (B)

Course content.

This course is designed for those that wish to train operators and others in the safe and efficient use of abrasives used on bench or pedestal machines, portable cutting or grinding machines, surface and cylindrical grinders and other cutting and grinding applications. The course comprises of 6 modules and involves both theoretical and practical training applications to enable the delegates to provide training in the safe and efficient use of abrasive wheels and coated abrasives. Delegates will also have post tutorial support by accessing our freephone help line that gives advice with abrasive wheel training needs and projects as well as advice on audio visual presentations.

Course content. Day 1

Module 1. Legal requirements.