With proper maintenance and care, your OD grinding machine should operate without issue for a long time. However, if you’re concerned about costly repairs or replacement, it pays to familiarize yourself with basic maintenance tips and keep your machinery running at peak performance. With over 70 years of industry experience, R.A. Heller Co. of Cincinnati, OH, knows just how to help you do so.

Below are some of the most common operational and maintenance-related mistakes to avoid when using your OD grinding machine:

• Insufficient Lubrication: A centerless grinder is a complex tool composed of multiple moving parts. For all of them to work in harmony, sufficient lubrication is crucial. Excessive amounts of friction can put undue stress on the machine, causing some of its components to break.
• Faulty Installation: Aside from ruining your expensive machine, poor installation can also be a huge safety hazard to the operator. It’s imperative you hire an expert who can appropriately install each part of the grinding machine and ensure efficient operation and a lengthy service life.
• Improper Use of the Regulating Wheel: Each centerless grinder has a regulating wheel that is marked with a maximum operating speed. Exceeding this limit may cause your regulating machine to overheat and break down sooner than it has to.
• Untrained Operation: Inexperienced personnel should not be permitted to operate a complicated and hazardous machine like a centerless grinder. Improper operation will not only cause damage to the machine, but it can also be a significant safety risk. Invest in adequate training and meticulously supervise new operators at all times.

Repairing your OD grinding machine can lead to significant downtime, delaying your production schedule. To prevent this inconvenience, you need to enforce maintenance measures and the careful operation of your machine. If you want to learn more about precision grinding and machining, contact R.A. Heller Co. today by calling (513) 771-6100. You may also visit their website for more information about their services.