Lathe Safety

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Lathe Safety
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Because you

• Are not made of metal
• Are not bulletproof
• Are not quick enough
• Cant blink fast enough

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Parts of Safety Glasses
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Lathe- What is it?

• This is a picture of what a typical lathe looks
  like

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Parts of a Lathe
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PPE to be used during operation

• Safety Glasses, (Metal, Wood)
• Steel Toe Shoes, (Metal)
• Face Shield, (Wood)
• Hearing Protection, (Metal, Wood)

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Safety Precautions when operating the Lathe

• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Remove neck and finger jewelry.
• Roll up long sleeves.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothes.
• Pay attention to your piece

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The Chuck

• Make sure you remove the 'Chuck Key' from the
  chuck after tightening the material in.
• Do not hit tool post on chuck

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Three Checks

• Yourself
• Material
• Machine

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Now what?

• After you are done making your part
• Clean
• Clean
• Clean
• Do not leave your work area dirty
• Who is ready for the test?

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Quiz Time!!!

• What are the three checks?
• Part is held in the ________.
• What does PPE stand for?
• Name one of the two chuck rules.
• What is the last thing you do after lathing?