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A pedestal grinder is a type of grinding machine used to drive abrasive wheels. This type of grinder is mounted on a pedestal, which may be bolted to the floor or may sit on rubber feet. Baldor buffers are built rugged for demanding work loads. 1,800 RPM buffers offer the ultimate in buffer flexibility. Excellent for polishing and buffing metal, aluminum, brass and copper. Single phase 3/4 HP 115/230 volt motor.
  
 
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* Baldor Pedestal grinder manual [https://www.baldor.com/mvc/DownloadCenter/Files/MN903]
  
 
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====General Procedure====
 
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# Ensure that the pedestal grinder is stable
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# Ensure that all the guards are in place before turning on
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# Make sure that the wheel turns freely before using
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# Turning on the wheel, stand to the side of the machine and wait for it to come to full speed
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# Bring work into contact with the grinding wheel slowly and smoothly, without bumping
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# When grinding move back and forth across the face of the wheel. This prevents even wear on the wheel and prevents grooves from forming in your work piece
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# Once done using, turn off the grinder and wait for it to come to a complete stop
  
 
==Safety==
 
==Safety==

Revision as of 17:28, 26 August 2019

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The Baldor Pedestal Grinder

A pedestal grinder is a type of grinding machine used to drive abrasive wheels. This type of grinder is mounted on a pedestal, which may be bolted to the floor or may sit on rubber feet. Baldor buffers are built rugged for demanding work loads. 1,800 RPM buffers offer the ultimate in buffer flexibility. Excellent for polishing and buffing metal, aluminum, brass and copper. Single phase 3/4 HP 115/230 volt motor.

The current Ace of the Pedestal Grinder is Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).

Documentation

  • Baldor Pedestal grinder manual [1]

Procedures

  1. Ensure that the pedestal grinder is stable
  2. Ensure that all the guards are in place before turning on
  3. Make sure that the wheel turns freely before using
  4. Turning on the wheel, stand to the side of the machine and wait for it to come to full speed
  5. Bring work into contact with the grinding wheel slowly and smoothly, without bumping
  6. When grinding move back and forth across the face of the wheel. This prevents even wear on the wheel and prevents grooves from forming in your work piece
  7. Once done using, turn off the grinder and wait for it to come to a complete stop

Make: Baldor

Model: 332B

Ace: Needed (Makerhub@georgefox.edu).

Location: Welding Shop

Description

A pedestal grinder is a type of grinding machine used to drive abrasive wheels. This type of grinder is mounted on a pedestal, which may be bolted to the floor or may sit on rubber feet. Baldor buffers are built rugged for demanding work loads. 1,800 RPM buffers offer the ultimate in buffer flexibility. Excellent for polishing and buffing metal, aluminum, brass and copper. Single phase 3/4 HP 115/230 volt motor.

Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.

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Documentation

Terminology

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  • Baldor Pedestal grinder manual [2]

Training

Overview

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Demonstration

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General Procedure

  1. Ensure that the pedestal grinder is stable
  2. Ensure that all the guards are in place before turning on
  3. Make sure that the wheel turns freely before using
  4. Turning on the wheel, stand to the side of the machine and wait for it to come to full speed
  5. Bring work into contact with the grinding wheel slowly and smoothly, without bumping
  6. When grinding move back and forth across the face of the wheel. This prevents even wear on the wheel and prevents grooves from forming in your work piece
  7. Once done using, turn off the grinder and wait for it to come to a complete stop

Safety

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Certification

Foxtale Quiz

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

General maintenance

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Specific Maintenance Tasks

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