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Aluminum Fire hazard

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:18 pm
by Jean Poirier
----- Original Message -----
From: Jean Poirier
To: Brian Breathnach
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: Aluminum Fire hazard


Hello Brian,

I was talking about portable grinder (much more choice). For bench grinder, the choice is much more limited, but most manufacturer will recommend "green silicon carbide" wheel for non-ferrous metals. It is the same type for carbide tipped tools. Do not choose a very fine grit. Buy a wheel dresser to "clean it" when it stuff. NEVER use it for anything else, the ferrous contamination will "glue" on your aluminium. If your intention is to use the bench grinder for deburring, you should probably go for non-woven deburring wheel from Sait or 3M.

Jean
Rebel 747R
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Breathnach
To: Jean Poirier
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 4:55 PM
Subject: Aluminum Fire hazard


Bonjour Jean,

Thank you for your reply.

What kind of grinding wheel do I need to safely grind aluminum on my bench grinder?

Merci

Brian
779R




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