WHAT IS

PORTABLE GRINDER
A portable grinder, also known as a side grinder or disc grinder, is a
handheld power tool used for grinding (abrasive cutting) and polishing.
Although developed originally as tools for rigid abrasive discs, the
availability of an interchangeable power source has encouraged their use
with a wide variety of cutters and attachments.[1]
 Portable grinders can be powered by an electric motor, petrol
engine or compressed air. The motor drives a geared head at a right-angle on
which is mounted an abrasive disc or a thinner cut-off disc, either of which can
be replaced when worn. Portable grinders typically have an adjustable guard
and a side-handle for two-handed operation. Certain portable grinders,
depending on their speed range, can be used as sanders, employing a sanding
disc with a backing pad or disc. The backing system is typically made of hard
plastic, phenolic resin, or medium-hard rubber depending on the amount of
flexibility desired.

 Portable grinders are standard equipment in metal fabrication shops and

on construction sites. They are also common in machine shops, along with die
grinders and bench grinders.
PARTS OF PORTABLE
GRINDER
 USES OF PORTABLE
GRINDER
 Portable grinders may be used for removing excess material from a piece.
There are many different kinds of discs that are used for various materials and
tasks, such as cut-off discs (diamond blade), abrasive grinding discs, grinding
stones, sanding discs, wire brush wheels and polishing pads. The portable
grinder has large bearings to counter side forces generated during cutting,
unlike a power drill, where the force is axial.
 Portable grinders are widely used in metalworking and construction, as well as
in emergency rescues. They are commonly found in workshops, service
garages and auto body repair shops. There are a large variety of portable
grinders to choose from when trying to find the right one for the job. The most
important factors in choosing the right grinder are the disc size and how
powerful the motor is. Other factors include power source (pneumatic or
electric), rpm, and arbor size.
 Generally disc size and power increase together. Disc size is usually measured
in inches or millimetres. Common disc sizes for portable grinders in the United
States include 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12 inches. Discs for pneumatic grinders
also come much smaller. Pneumatic grinders are generally used for lighter duty
jobs where more precision is required. This is likely because pneumatic
grinders can be small and light yet remain powerful, because they do not
contain heavy copper motor windings, while it is harder for an electric grinder to
maintain adequate power with smaller size. Electric grinders are more
commonly used for larger, heavy duty jobs. However, there are also small
electric grinders and large pneumatic grinders.
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Pass By:
1. Rigel Jehu Lorca
2. Leobert Santillan
3. Sheila Mae Imbat
4. Ma. Hannah Gallano
5. Louie Vencent Torrente