Abrasive Wheels

There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is important. Applications range from hand grinding to disc cutting. They can be used at all stages of a work process, for making preliminary cuts and scores in materials, or for fine polishing and finishing. Different wheels will have different properties and characteristics suitable for particular tasks. They also have different weaknesses and can pose different hazards and risks in handling and use. It important that the correct abrasive wheel for the job is selected and used with the right machinery.