3M Abrasives for Right Angle Grinders Badge Details
Objective
The 3M Abrasives for Right Angle Grinders certification offers a flexible structure, composed of lectures with informative visuals and hands-on labs
where students will develop confidence in using a right-angle grinder. The curriculum can be integrated into existing courses, allowing students to apply their learning to ongoing projects (e.g., complete a weld and then grind it off).
Competencies
- Identify and apply safety practices, including the use of PPE, to ensure the safe operation of right-angle grinders and abrasives.
- Explain the components of right-angle grinder tools and safe handling techniques, including the proper use and application of guards.
- Identify and describe different types of abrasives, including their minerals and construction.
- Select and apply the appropriate abrasive product for grinding, cutting, surface preparation, and finishing tasks.