Abrasive Wheels

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This course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or employs people who use abrasive wheels as part of their work. There are a wide range of tools and processes that use abrasive wheels and ensuring these are used correctly and safely is of paramount importance.


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 risks and hazards in handling and use. For this reason, it’s important that you always select the right abrasive wheel for the job and use it with the right machinery.

This course covers the anatomy of an abrasive wheel, the dangers associated with their use, Storage and handling and much more.

Course Module Number Module Name Pass % Required
Abrasive Wheels 1 Introducing Abrasive Wheel 70
Abrasive Wheels 2 The Anatomy of an Abrasive Wheel 70
Abrasive Wheels 3 The Dangers of Abrasive Wheels 70
Abrasive Wheels 4 Abrasive Wheel Safety 70
Abrasive Wheels 5 Safe Speeds 70
Abrasive Wheels 6 Other Wheel Markings 70
Abrasive Wheels 7 Storage and Handling 70
Abrasive Wheels 8 Checking and Testing 70
Abrasive Wheels 9 Training and Certification 70
Abrasive Wheels 10 Inspections 70
Abrasive Wheels 11 Course Summary 70

 

Recommended System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
  • Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
  • Additional Software: Flash Player 10+
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).


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