Six Mistakes That Can Detract From The Performance Of Your Facility's Grinding Machine
Posted on: 9 March 2022
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If a grinding machine is an important piece of equipment at your facility, you can potentially improve your bottom line by finding ways to improve the performance of this key piece of equipment.
The following are six mistakes to avoid that can detract from the performance of your facility's grinding machine.
Keeping things disorganized around your grinding machine
One of the simplest and least costly ways to improve the performance of your facility's grinding machine is to keep things more organized around it. Organization can improve both performance and safety by ensuring that grinding machine operations are under control and unobstructed.
Failing to maintain an effective coolant system
A coolant system that is ineffective can allow your grinding equipment to overheat easily. Your coolant needs to be filtered properly and free from contaminants.
Make sure that your coolant filtration system works effectively and is serviced regularly. This will improve the efficiency and prolong the lifespan of all your grinding machine equipment.
Neglecting to read the manual that comes along with your grinding machine
Too many grinding machine owners and operators neglect to read the machine manual. The machine manual contains important instructions on operating grinding machine equipment as efficiently as possible.
Your manual also should include a maintenance schedule you should follow to optimize the condition of your grinding machine.
Operating grinding machine equipment with the wrong collet insert depth
It's important to put as much of the tool in the collet as possible when operating a grinding machine. Maximizing the insertion depth of the tool into the collet can help to minimize damage to the collet due to grinding.
Having an inadequate air or power supply to your grinding machine
When it comes to supplying your grinding machine with power and air, you should follow any manufacturer recommendations that come along with your grinding machine model.
If your grinding machine is not supplied with enough power and air, breakdowns will be more likely. Grinding machine breakdowns mean downtime at your facilities and therefore result in reduced performance and productivity.
Waiting too long to service your grinding wheels
You'll only achieve the best possible surface finish on tools if you're dressing and conditioning grinding wheels frequently enough.
If your grinding wheels are worn out because they haven't been dressed and conditioned, this can make it so that the spindle of your machine has to work harder. Stress on the machine spindle detracts from performance and increases the chances of equipment breakdowns.
For more information on a grinding machine, contact a company near you.