During welding, you might need to finish welding seams using an angle grinder. Also known as the weld seam process that includes:
Cutting
Weld seam preparation.
Stock removal grinding,
Fine grinding
Finishing and weld seam cleaning
Annealing colour removal.
You can opt for fibre discs, grinding discs or abrasive mop discs to get the job done. These tools process their own unique range of properties. The decision as to which product is the right choice for finishing a weld seam is up to the user. At Truflame we are working with quality manufacturers that can offer the right tool for all types of machines and all standard applications commonly required on the market.
Cutting:
When conducting cutting applications during the weld seam process it's incredibly important to ensure you are using the correct equipment. Klingspor has designed a high-performance cutting disc for angle grinders that are distinguished by their exceptionally fast cutting times and minimum burr formation.
They are a particularly excellent choice for thin-walled materials that need to be cut fast and with perfect precision at the lowest possible thermal load. Everyone observing a few basic rules will achieve the best possible work results at maximum safety.
Compare and decide what products you need to use for weld seam process:
Klingspor high-quality grinding discs are widely used in industry, trade and in the private sector. They have proven their worth in real-world applications time and time again. The Kronenflex® discs and cup grinders included in Klingspor’s portfolio are distinguished by their high aggressiveness and deliver maximum stock removal. Stock removal rate and service life are balanced perfectly and are guaranteed for the entire useful life of the grinding discs.
Powerful products in the best-fitting version - Grinding discs sold under the Kronenflex® brand in Klingspor’s portfolio have a depressed centre. The design with a depressed centre is particularly beneficial to a grinding disc as it allows the disc to withstand the tremendous lateral forces that are generated during grinding.
Klingspor’s selection of grinding discs is all about variety. This variety is manifested in the different diameters, widths and holes that are available for use on all types of standard machinery. This makes it a cinch for the user to find the product that fits their requirements perfectly. Every label indicates for which motor and which grinding speed the grinding discs are designed to achieve the best results.
A fibre disc as we know it is also called a Vulcanised Fibre disc. Vulcanised fibre is a composite material, made of cellulose. This name refers to the vulcanisation of natural rubber to form harder rubber. Great mechanical strength and stability at a low weight.
Many people use Fibre discs as a finishing pad but they are so much more than that. These discs are exceptionally suited for rough grinding work, rust removal, deburring and working on welded seams.
What are fibre discs?
Fibre discs are round grinding wheels with a backing made of vulcanised fibre. This is coated on one side with resin and abrasive grain. Fitted to suitable backing pads used on angle grinders.
Fibre discs can be used for
Finish grinding surfaces
Rough machining
Machining metal
Why are we using them?
Vulcanised fibre discs are used for various general-purpose applications, but why?
A fine & uniform scratch pattern
Excellent adaptability
The elasticity of the backing
Many users prefer them to traditional grinding wheels as there is much less vibration in use and the coarser grits can rapidly remove material
Most importantly more affordable.
Abrasive flap discs are also known as abrasive mop discs. An indispensable tool for challenging sanding jobs around the globe. This disc delivers an abrasive performance that is several times higher than that of other tools thanks to the fan-shaped radial arrangement of its abrasive cloth flaps.
Klingspor offers the abrasive mop disc in many different versions: flat or convex and with a glass fibre or plastic backing plate. The convex backing plates grind with a smaller contact area and can deliver a higher stock removal rate as they allow for point-by-point operation. This makes convex abrasive mop discs the perfect choice for work on edges and weld removal. Users opt for the flat versions whenever they need a flap disc that is ideal for flat and surface grinding.
The abrasive mop disc delivers a performance that stands head and shoulders above other tools thanks to the fan-shaped radial arrangement of its abrasive cloth flaps. Klingspor’s abrasive mop discs are equipped with cloth flaps that are coated with zirconia alumina, ceramic or aluminium oxide and spaced equally on backing plates that are made of fibre-reinforced plastic or glass cloth. The arrangement of the flaps provides for consistently high abrasive performance and work with minimum vibrations.
During welding, you might need to finish welding seams using an angle grinder and with the above tools, you are well on your way. Providing quality equipment with the knowledge to back it up to ensure you get the job done.