The RPM rating of the die grinder is the deciding factor in the tool’s usage. A die grinder with a lower RPM is best used for fine grinding and finishing work. Speeds lower than 10,000 RPM are best for this function. A die grinder with an RPM between 10,000 and 20,000 is great for creating rough finishes and minor buffing jobs. If the die grinder will be used to remove metal burrs or to cut metal, it must have an RPM rating of over 20,000 and a no-load speed of at least 30,000 depending on the RPM rating.
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The RPM rating of the die grinder is the deciding factor in the tool’s usage. A die grinder with a lower RPM is best used for fine grinding and finishing work. Speeds lower than 10,000 RPM are best for this function. A die grinder with an RPM between 10,000 and 20,000 is great for creating rough finishes and minor buffing jobs. If the die grinder will be used to remove metal burrs or to cut metal, it must have an RPM rating of over 20,000 and a no-load speed of at least 30,000 depending on the RPM rating.