HOW TO CONVERT A BENCH GRINDER INTO A BENCH POLISHER

30 Oct

How to convert a bench grinder into a bench polisher?

Following is a guide to show you how to convert a bench grinder into a bench polisher.

STEP 1 : Remove the outer guard on your bench grinder

STEP 2: Remove the Grinding stone

STEP 3: Remove the inner guard on your bench grinder

STEP 4: Fit the bench grinder spindle adapters on the shaft of the bench grinder and fix tight with the grub screw, checking to make sure you attach the right one to the correct side

STEP 5: Tightly screw the polishing wheel onto the bench grinder spindle adapter and begin polishing

IMPORTANT:

#1—A dust mask, safety glasses and gloves should be worn at all times.

#2—Always apply the item being finished to the area of the buff which is rotating away from yourself.

07 Jun

Rotate Speed for Polishing And Buffing

Rotate Speed for Polishing And Buffing:
The correct peripheral rotate speed is an important consideration in getting the right results from your buffing operation. Working at high rate heats the work surface and prevents the polishing compound working properly, while working at low speed can…

14 Jan

Buffing Compound Color Chart

The following picture will tell you how to choose polishing wheel and polishing compound when polishing different material objects.

05 Jun

Equipment And Supplies Needed For Polishing

Equipment And Supplies Needed For Polishing
If you want to polishing a material, some necessary equipment and supplies are needed.
Equipment
Equipment can be used for polishing include polishing/buffing machine, bench grinder, sander grinder/polisher, drill and rotary tool. The rotate speed recommended for polishing & buffing is…

03 Jun

What Is Polishing ?

What is Polishing?
Polishing sometimes known as finishing or buffing is the process of removing light scratches and abrasions from a surface, and creating the desired brightness of finish on that surface. It is the final stage in the surfacing process. When a material appears…

21 Nov

Polishing Buffing Compound

Polishing Buffing Compound:
Polishing Buffing compounds are used with buffing and polishing wheels to increase the effectiveness of the wheel and to help you accomplish your tasks more quickly. The polishing buffing compounds are wax/abrasive based, they come in all different types and colors, each…

05 Sep

How To Polish Aluminum To Mirror Finish?

How to polish aluminum to mirror finish:
Step 1—Prepping the surface
Clean and degrease the item you want to polish, make sure the surface is free of dirt. If the surface of the workpiece is lacquered you must remove the lacquer.

Step 2—Sanding
If the parts are heavily…

11 Jun

Buffing Wheel Pressure for Polishing and Buffing

Buffing Wheel Pressure for Polishing and Buffing:
Rotate speed and buffing wheel pressure are two elements that must work together to produce the best finish in a safe, economical way. Proper pressure must be applied to the workpiece to produce the friction that allows the…

31 Oct