How to Get Grinding Marks from Metal?

Sand the part with progressively finer sandpaper, working from 40-grit down to 320-grit. Once finished with 320-grit sandpaper, the grind marks should be completely removed. If a polished surface is desired use 600-grit sandpaper and water to remove the very fine scratches left by the 320-grit.

How do you grind metal evenly?

Use a standard metal grinding disc to smooth an inside corner. Attach a stiff, metal grinding disc to your angle grinder to work in tight interior corners. Hold the grinder so the edge of the disc is at an angle to the corner weld. Work in short movements to smooth the weld.

Can you grind stainless steel?

The Doc Replies: Stainless is more difficult to grind than hardened steel primarily for two reasons: lower thermal conductivity and a nasty chemical reaction. ... This means the stainless steel workpiece dissolved a little Al2O3 from the wheel. The result is loading at the wheel surface and excessive wheel wear.

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