A big angle grinder, sometimes called an angle grinder or just a grinder, is a portable power tool used for a variety of cutting, grinding, and polishing jobs, particularly in the metalworking and construction industries. These tools are useful across a wide range of industries and can be used with a variety of abrasive disks and accessories.
- Electric motors are frequently used to power angle grinders. With larger grinders having more potent engines for heavy-duty jobs, the power rating can vary.
- For varied uses, angle grinders employ a variety of discs or accessories. Grinding wheels, cutting wheels, sanding discs, wire brushes, and polishing pads are examples of common discs. The particular task will determine which disc to use.
- The operating end of the grinder has a guard or shield that shields the user from sparks, foreign objects, and direct contact with the rotating disc.