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= SAFETY =
= SAFETY =
* Always wear approved face shield.
* Before operating equipment, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
* Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
* Closed toe shoes are required when working in a shop area.
* Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts (belts, cutters, gears, etc.)
* Remove chuck wrenches before starting the machine.
* Stop the spindle completely before loading or unloading a workpiece.
* Do not remove chips with hands. Use a hook or similar device and make certain that all machine movements have ceased.
* Do not adjust tooling, workpieces or coolant hoses while the machine is running.
* Stop the spindle completely before taking measurements.
* Stop the spindle completely before opening safeguards or covers.
* Never reach around a safeguard.
* Stop the machine before changing or adjusting belts, pulleys or gears.
* Keep hands and arms clear of spindle start switch when changing tools.
* Prevent cutter breakage. Use correct table feed and spindle speed for the job. Reduce feed and speed if you notice unusual noise or vibration.
* Rotate spindle in clockwise direction for right-hand tools, counterclockwise for left-hand tools. Use the correct tool for the job.
* Never start the machine when the cutter is in contact with the workpiece.
* Do not use worn or defective tools. Use the proper size and type of tool for the task at hand.
* Keep rotating cranks and handwheels well lubricated and maintained. Do not remove safety springs.


= REFERENCE =
= REFERENCE =

Revision as of 16:16, 9 February 2021

Shop Area: Metal Shop

Tool: Milling Bridgeport

Requires in-person training: Yes 

Procedure Number

UG 130-06, Rev. 0

Date

DRAFT

 

GENERAL

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SAFETY

  • Always wear approved face shield.
  • Before operating equipment, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair.
  • Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are recommended.
  • Closed toe shoes are required when working in a shop area.
  • Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts (belts, cutters, gears, etc.)
  • Remove chuck wrenches before starting the machine.
  • Stop the spindle completely before loading or unloading a workpiece.
  • Do not remove chips with hands. Use a hook or similar device and make certain that all machine movements have ceased.
  • Do not adjust tooling, workpieces or coolant hoses while the machine is running.
  • Stop the spindle completely before taking measurements.
  • Stop the spindle completely before opening safeguards or covers.
  • Never reach around a safeguard.
  • Stop the machine before changing or adjusting belts, pulleys or gears.
  • Keep hands and arms clear of spindle start switch when changing tools.
  • Prevent cutter breakage. Use correct table feed and spindle speed for the job. Reduce feed and speed if you notice unusual noise or vibration.
  • Rotate spindle in clockwise direction for right-hand tools, counterclockwise for left-hand tools. Use the correct tool for the job.
  • Never start the machine when the cutter is in contact with the workpiece.
  • Do not use worn or defective tools. Use the proper size and type of tool for the task at hand.
  • Keep rotating cranks and handwheels well lubricated and maintained. Do not remove safety springs.

REFERENCE

PROCEDURE

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

THIS IS THE END OF THE PROCEDURE