cutting machines
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Cutting Machines. Foldable Information. Center punch Cutting Oil. Related Terms. Drill Press. Used to drill holes into or through a piece of metal. Use. Drill Press. Secure metal to the table using a clamp. Remove key from chuck after bit is tight. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cutting MachinesFoldable Information
DRILL PRESS
Related Terms
Center punch
Cutting Oil
DRILL PRESS
Use
Used to drill holes into or through a piece of metal.
DRILL PRESS
Safety Rules
Secure metal to the table using a clamp.
Remove key from chuck after bit is tight.
Place long end of metal on the left side of the column.
If the piece starts to spin keep the bit held down and turn the machine off.
METAL CUTTING BAND SAW
Related Terms
Horizontal Cutting
Vertical Cutting
Blade Guide
METAL CUTTING BAND SAW
Uses
Used to make straight or slightly curved cuts into metal.
METAL CUTTING BAND SAW
Safety Rules When using the band saw in the horizontal
position make sure to securely clamp the material.
When using the band saw in the vertical position make sure the table is screwed into position.
Do not force the blade into the cut. Let the machine do the work.
METAL LATHE
Related Terms
Facing
Turning
Cross Feed
Compound Feed
METAL LATHE
Uses
Used to turn a cylindrical object down to a smaller diameter.
Used to face the end of a piece to make it flat.
Used to cut threads.
METAL LATHE
Safety Rules
Turn the machine by hand before turning it on.
Secure the material in the chuck then remove the key.
Keep hands clear of moving parts.
Do not stand in front of the chuck when turning on the machine.
ABRASIVE SAW
Related Terms
Ferrous Metal
ABRASIVE SAW
Use
Used to quickly cut ferrous tubing to length.
ABRASIVE SAW
Safety Rules Stand off to the side of the blade before
pulling the power switch.
Make sure the piece is tight in the clamp before cutting.
Pull the saw slowly through the metal.
Used to cut ferrous metals only.
BENCH GRINDER
Related Terms
Tool Rest
Spark arrestor
Wheel dresser
BENCH GRINDER
Uses
Used to sharpen tools
Used to shape metal
BENCH GRINDERSafety Rules
Keep tool rest about 1/8” away from wheel.
Check wheel for cracks before turning on the machine.
Keep spark arrestor and face shields in place.
Used to grind ferrous metal only.
Use wheel dresser as necessary to keep wheel true.
ANGLE GRINDER
Related Terms
Direction of sparks
Location of power cord
ANGLE GRINDER
Uses
Used to sharpen tools or shape metal.
ANGLE GRINDER
Safety Rules Never aim sparks in the direction of people or
flammable materials.
Keep the disc moving on top of the metal. Never hold it in 1 spot.
Do not use the edge of the grinding wheel to grind with.
DISC SANDER
Related Terms
Disc Rotation
Adhesive backed disc
DISC SANDER
Uses
Used to give metal its final shape.
Removes rust or scale
Preps metal for welding.
DISC SANDER
Safety Rules Keep table about 1/8” from the disc.
Keep metal being sanded flat on the table.
Sand only on the downward rotating side of the disc.
After being shut off the disc can be slowed to a stop with a piece of scrap wood pressed against its outer edge.