I know you do that kind of stuff all the time Jeff and that you're smart about it, I just don't think the OP is very responsible to suggest such a thing. I'm old and cranky but I KNOW from almost 20 years of fabricating experience that grinding aluminum is stupid and dangerous. If you want to create parts out of aluminum, use the proper tools. Suggesting that others use an angle grinder to work aluminum into usable parts is just not smart. Sorry if I am offending anybody but just look it up. Do not use an angle grinder to machine aluminum. Period.
I think you missed the point. Aluminum is a non ferrous metal. It is not the same as grinding steel. Please read this.https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/the-difference-between-ferrous-and-non-ferrous-metal/
I am sorry there is just nothing there.
No need to get defensive. People who aren't as savvy as you need to know that there are hazards to this. Simple as that.
Using a cut off wheel or grinding wheel on aluminium? Just work slow and check the wheel often.I keep a good wire brush handy to clean things if need be or replace the wheels.Glad you do wear the proper safety equipment and take care to clamp things properly.I do demolition work all over the U.S.A. and a grinder is standard equipment for us.The one thing I hate the most is when a cut off wheel or grinding wheel explodes!
Quote from: Jeff aka Privateer on October 06, 2016, 08:51:20 PMUsing a cut off wheel or grinding wheel on aluminium? Just work slow and check the wheel often.I keep a good wire brush handy to clean things if need be or replace the wheels.Glad you do wear the proper safety equipment and take care to clamp things properly.I do demolition work all over the U.S.A. and a grinder is standard equipment for us.The one thing I hate the most is when a cut off wheel or grinding wheel explodes!^this. Always gloves and eye protection with angle grinders. Don't plunge in such a way that your face/neck is in line with the disc. Don't change your cut line once you are into the cut, i.e. Keep the tool straight to kerf, or you'll explode the cut disc. Having sharp metal in your eye is not fun.But in absolute terms...if it exists on earth,and it can be cut, an angle grinder can do it. From concrete to stainless to dunnage.
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