I know this may sound like a stupid question but I'll ask it anyhow. Does anyone know of a grinding wheel that doesn't make as much noise when using it? I know grinding will always make noise, but our facility has a nieghbor that is busting our stones about the noise when we grind outside. We are in an area that has houses right next door to us. She is complaining every day and I'd like to oblige her if there is a way, even though we have been there for fifteen years and she just moved in last year. We use a 7 inch grinder with the 1/4" hard disc. I know the flap type wheels don't make the ringing sound the hard one's do but that isn't really an option. Any suggestion's are appreciated.
You may need to erect a sound barier if Your noise violates any local ordinances. How much of the noise is generated by vibrations of the workpiece? can it be clamped to a heavier section to reduce noise?
Yes I understand that I built my house directly under the landing pattern of the International airport but it never occured to me those planes would be that loud!!
You may ask a grinding wheel manufacturer (Norton, for example) or his local distributor, whether they make a "low noise" product. If not, I'll agree with Dave: you'll have to install "noise barrier panels" in order to diminish noise (you'll never get rid of it completely)
Giovanni S. Crisi
Sao Paulo - Brazil
unless it's an air grinder, the grinder itself is very loud.
Send them a free pair of ear plugs in the mail, or set up a noise barrier of some sort. If it's during normal business hourse and not 3rd shift, they really shouldn't be complaining if they live next to a business and you're properly licensed for that
That's a funny one Bob!!! ;) ;) ;) It's also something that could possibly be marketable for certain situations. ;) Btw, nice .dwg
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