Storage

Storage of Grinding Wheels: 

 Extreme care must be used when handling grinding wheels, and the way they are stored should also be taken very seriously. When in use, a grinding wheel can pose major issues if it is handled or maintained improperly.

Given below are a few basic guidelines in handling and storing of grinding wheels: 

On receipt of a wheel: - 

When you first acquire a grinding wheel, look for any signs of damage, including chipping, cracking, or discoloration. If the wheel exhibits any of these issues, it could be defective, and you should speak with your supplier.

Ring Test: - 

A grinding wheel should always undergo a ring test both before and after it is mounted. The major purpose of this is to check for wheel damage. Small wheels should be held with the forefinger within the bore to perform a ring test, whereas big wheels should be supported by a stand or other object. The wheel should be softly tapped with a non-metallic object, such as the handle of a screwdriver for tiny wheels or a wooden mallet for heavy wheels.

When performing the ring test, tap the wheel on either side at a 45-degree angle to its vertical axis and between 1 and 2 inches from its edge. Repeat the test until the full diameter of the wheel has been covered, then rotate the wheel once more at a 45° angle. A sound produced by a wheel will either be clear or dull depending on how damaged or broken it is. You should not use the wheel if it makes a dull noise, and you should speak with your provider. A ring test ought to be conducted at a location where the 'ring' can be clearly heard. Only someone who is competent or knowledgeable enough to interpret the results should perform it.