Does your operation have issues with running overtime or falling behind on production? Do you have labor issues that are causing slowdowns? Grinding inefficiencies could be the cause. In the November issue of Modern Abrasives and Deburring, David Jescovitch, Abrasives Specialist Manager at Weiler Abrasives, outlines how you can determine the amount of “time and money your operation spends on grinding, finishing and cleaning – which, in turn, can help you find improvements that save time and reduce costs.”
Here are some of the most common mistakes that can reduce grinding effectiveness.
- Choosing the wrong abrasive for the job – Using the wrong abrasive product can result in less-effective performance and shortened abrasive life.
- Using less expensive, low-amp grinder – A low-amperage grinder may not have enough power to push a grinding wheel that has a hard bond.
- Using the wheel incorrectly – Too much pressure can damage the workpiece and increase scrap, which significantly increases production time and costs.
Determining abrasive cost and efficiency can help operations understand exactly how much your grinding process costs and where gains can be made.
While you are evaluating grinding costs, you may want to consider having Mach-B size and shape wheels that have outlived their original purpose and use them for a new one. There are lots of ways this can be accomplished:
- reducing ODs
- increasing IDs
- reducing overall thickness
- changing the wheel profile
- changing the wheel shape
For more information on how Mach-B can help you recycle your grinding wheels for a new use, contact Mach-B today at 1-800-533-8010 or request a quote online.