What Is a Compressed Air Angle Grinder?
A compressed air angle grinder is a pneumatic tool that is connected to an air compressor and powered by compressed air to perform grinding, polishing, and, in some cases, cutting.
They are used for deburring, chamfering, grinding dies and molds, surface grinding, bead removal, and various other tasks.
Pneumatic tools are usually smaller but more powerful than electric tools of the same capacity.
They are characterized by their sharpness and sharp blades. As a result, they must be handled with due care in terms of safety.
How to Use Compressed Air Angle Grinders
Attach a plug to the main body and connect it to the socket of an air compressor. Attach various grinding wheels and other tip tools to the tip.
Grasp the main unit and release the safety stopper (if present) to start processing.
During machining, it is necessary for safety reasons to hold the workpiece firmly in place and to wear protective goggles. Since the workpiece is highly heated after processing, touching it with bare hands immediately after processing may cause burns or other injuries.
How to Select Compressed Air Angle Grinders
Shape
There are two main types of compressed air angle grinder shapes: pen-type and angle-type. The pen type is straight and the angle type has the tip pointing downward. The pen type is suitable for processing small workpieces, while the angle type is suitable for processing relatively large workpieces. Using different compressed air angle grinders depending on the workpiece to be processed will lead to improved workability.
Grinding Wheels
Select compressed air angle grinders that can be equipped with a cutting wheel, grinding wheel, or other grinding wheels that match the workpiece to be processed. Among them, air disc grinders can be equipped with diamond wheels, multi-blade discs, felt discs, cup brushes, etc., and can work on various workpieces.
Safety
Since pneumatic tools are usually smaller and more powerful than electric tools of equivalent capacity, some compressed air angle grinders are equipped with safety devices that prevent them from operating unexpectedly. Depending on the work environment and the operator’s skills, it is important to select a grinder with safety in mind.