grinding galvanized coatings prior to welding

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By aevald

Date 07-31-2006 05:43

I'm sure that many of you have done your share of having to grind off galvanizing on parts in preparation for welding and probably equally as many have experienced the grinding wheel loading up when you are doing this grinding. One method that helps with this problem is to spray the grinding wheel occasionally with WD-40, it will definitely help to keep the wheel from loading up. Regards, aevald

By yorkiepap (***)

Date 08-01-2006 03:09

Hi aevald,
You are quite accurate describing the effect WD-40 has on grinding wheels, saw blades (any type) and cutoff discs. I've been using WD for years now and has never failed to minimize buildup. Excellent tip....Denny

Topic Welding Industry / Welding Fundamentals / grinding galvanized coatings prior to welding