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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.
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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. • 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. Safety Rules Drill Press
Horizontal Cutting • Vertical Cutting • Blade Guide Related Terms Metal Cutting Band Saw
Used to make straight or slightly curved cuts into metal. Uses Metal Cutting Band Saw
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. Safety Rules Metal Cutting Band Saw
Facing • Turning • Cross Feed • Compound Feed Related Terms Metal Lathe
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. Uses Metal Lathe
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. Safety Rules Metal Lathe
Ferrous Metal Related Terms Abrasive Saw
Used to quickly cut ferrous tubing to length. Use Abrasive Saw
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. Safety Rules Abrasive Saw
Tool Rest • Spark arrestor • Wheel dresser Related Terms Bench Grinder
Used to sharpen tools • Used to shape metal Uses Bench Grinder
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. Safety Rules Bench Grinder
Direction of sparks • Location of power cord Related Terms Angle Grinder
Used to sharpen tools or shape metal. Uses Angle Grinder
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. Safety Rules Angle Grinder
Disc Rotation • Adhesive backed disc Related Terms Disc Sander
Used to give metal its final shape. • Removes rust or scale • Preps metal for welding. Uses Disc Sander
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. Safety Rules Disc Sander