| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Bench grinder | A bench grinder or pedestal grinder is a machine used to drive an abrasive wheel (or wheels). (references) | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Bench grinder | Occupations | 1: A small grinding machine for shaping and sharpening cutting edges of tools. It consists of a motor, mounted on bench or floor stand, with grinding wheel at one or both ends of shaft. (references) | |
| 2: Moves metal objects, such as castings, billets, machine parts, sheet metal subassemblies, or arrowheads, against abrasive wheel of bench grinder to grind, smooth, or rough-finish objects to specifications: Clamps workpiece in workholder or jig, or holds it in hands, and feeds it against rotating grinding wheel to remove excess metal, scratches, or burs. Examines or measures workpiece for conformance to standards. Guides dressing tool across wheel to true surface. Replaces worn wheels, using wrench. May position workpiece in automatic feed mechanism. May select and mount abrasive wheels of different grit size to grinder to obtain specified finish on workpiece. May start pump and direct coolant flow against wheel. (references) | |||
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