Cost Reduction in Shipbuilding Through Fan-Shaped Grinding Wheels

In metal construction—and particularly in shipbuilding—grinding processes account for a significant portion of the daily workday.
This calls for highly specialized industry solutions that offer high material removal rates, long tool life, and consequently short setup times. If the tools used also reduce the effort required by the operator, so much the better.

A ship must not rust

But rust forms on sharp edges, where the protective coating is worn away first. For this simple reason, up to 8,000 working hours or more are allocated for sanding work on a ship. The potential for cost savings through the use of process-optimized grinding tools is therefore enormous.

At RHODIUS, we see ourselves as your partner in this endeavor. Our goal: to offer the best—and most efficient—grinding tools for your shipyard. The process should begin with a detailed needs assessment and extensive testing. We then calculate the most cost-effective product for you or begin developing a new, customized solution.

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Perfect results in shipbuilding

Grinding and cleaning welding seams

The grinding tools required here are also used at the shipyard for the preliminary preparation of welded parts.

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Removing old paint or rust

Cup brushes are a good choice for removing paint and paint residue. Simply scrape lightly across the surface.

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Dressing cut-off transport lugs

This can only be done by hand using an angle grinder. A cup wheel ensures the cleanest and flattest possible surface.

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Even more grinding tools, cutting discs, and flap discs for shipbuilding

The RHODIUS JUMBO LONGLIFE and the RHODIUS JUMBO SPEED are a very special product development in the field of flap discs for shipbuilding. Their extended flaps increase cost-effectiveness in professional use. Precise measurements were taken during an endurance test: The JUMBO LONGLIFE was only completely worn out after 56 minutes of continuous operation and 2,036 grams of material removal. That is 500 grams, or 30%, more material removal than with a comparable tool.

With its extremely long service life, the flap disc is thus the ideal tool for many grinding tasks at the shipyard. If a flap disc with ceramic grain is chosen, the extremely aggressive grain ensures even higher material removal. The grinding tools with ceramic grain also offer another decisive advantage: When working at the shipyard, only minimal pressure needs to be applied with these discs. After all, more pressure simply generates more heat, but not more cutting action.

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