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#Most shop accidents are caused by working tired, rushed or distracted. As you get more experience, you will learn to listen to the little voice in the back of your mind that says, you probably shouldn't do that. Stop and think, there is usually a safer way of performing that function. These machines do not have a brain, please use yours! | #Most shop accidents are caused by working tired, rushed or distracted. As you get more experience, you will learn to listen to the little voice in the back of your mind that says, you probably shouldn't do that. Stop and think, there is usually a safer way of performing that function. These machines do not have a brain, please use yours! | ||
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#Smoke is a bad sign in the metal shop especially when you are not expecting it! Stop what you are doing and correct the problem. | #Smoke is a bad sign in the metal shop especially when you are not expecting it! Stop what you are doing and correct the problem. | ||
#No wood cutting allowed on metal shop equipment. | #No wood cutting allowed on metal shop equipment. | ||
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#Objects left on the machine can vibrate into revolving cutters. They can then be thrown from the machine with great force. Never clean a machine while it is running. | #Objects left on the machine can vibrate into revolving cutters. They can then be thrown from the machine with great force. Never clean a machine while it is running. | ||
#All guests are the responsibility of the member, guests are not allowed to use equipment. This is a working shop, so children less than 7 years old are not allowed for safety. | #All guests are the responsibility of the member, guests are not allowed to use equipment. This is a working shop, so children less than 7 years old are not allowed for safety. | ||
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==Machine shop Specific Safety== | ==Machine shop Specific Safety== | ||
#Due to the high level of technical understanding and cost of the Tormach, there will be extensive training required before use. | #Due to the high level of technical understanding and cost of the Tormach, there will be extensive training required before use. |
Revision as of 16:02, 26 November 2015
Details: missing details and access policies
Contents
General Information
MakeICT's metal shop is an open 1236 sq ft area dedicated to metal working with shared space for bicycle repair.
Gavin Rondeau is the Benevolent Dictator over the metal shop.
Machine Access Policy
Because of the hazardous nature of these tools, before anyone can use the tools, they must pass a regularly scheduled shop safety course that will be posted on the calendar. We want everyone to go home safe and in one piece! SAFE OPERATION of tools is top priority.
Anyone entering the shop will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and possibly dust masks (these will be available for purchase).
It is HIGHLY recommended that we use a buddy system, where no single person is working in the shop without a second person in the building so that if there is an injury, somebody else is there to call for help or assist you.
General Shop Safety
- Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help. Do not force tools.
- Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify the woodshop BD.
- NEVER ASSUME A TOOL IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED. Always check the tool prior to use.
- Wear safety glasses at all times when in the shop area.
- Ear protection is also recommended, many of the tools operate above 90 decibels and without protection, you are losing hearing.
- When using power tools (including hand power tools):
- No open-toed shoes or loose clothing (remove drawstrings)
- Remove objects on hands and wrists (including rings, bracelets, & watches)
- Remove dangly necklaces, hair ornaments, and earrings
- Restrain long hair to prevent entanglement
- Do not leave machines running unattended.
- Never talk to or disturb anyone operating power tools, forge or welding equipment. If you must talk to an operator wait until the operator notices you.
- Be aware of the work going on around you. Do not accidentally bump into another person or their materials while they are working.
- Most shop accidents are caused by working tired, rushed or distracted. As you get more experience, you will learn to listen to the little voice in the back of your mind that says, you probably shouldn't do that. Stop and think, there is usually a safer way of performing that function. These machines do not have a brain, please use yours!
Metal shop Safety
- Smoke is a bad sign in the metal shop especially when you are not expecting it! Stop what you are doing and correct the problem.
- No wood cutting allowed on metal shop equipment.
- No wet or damp items of any type (including drink containers, rags, or hands) may be placed or left on machine surfaces as they will corrode.
- Do not lean or sit on machinery, these are precision pieces of equipment and you can mis-align them.
- You are responsible for cleaning your machines, your work space, and putting all tools away immediately after use. Scrap wood should be placed in designated locations. Use vacuums or hand brushes to clean machinery.
- Users who consistently fail in their clean-up responsibilities may be denied shop access.
- Make sure machines are in the “off” position and motion has stopped, before leaving them after use.
- All safety guards must be kept in place while operating equipment. If a guard or safety device is an impediment to safe operation of a machine - ask for help.
- Use equipment only for its intended use.
- If you have made an adjustment to a piece of equipment, return it to its normal position after you are done.
- Make sure the machine’s work surface is unobstructed and clean before use.
- Always be aware of the proximity of moving machine parts to body parts - fingers.
- Metal can be hot even though it doesn't look like it, beware of burns.
- Metal is heavy and can cause injury if falling.
- Objects left on the machine can vibrate into revolving cutters. They can then be thrown from the machine with great force. Never clean a machine while it is running.
- All guests are the responsibility of the member, guests are not allowed to use equipment. This is a working shop, so children less than 7 years old are not allowed for safety.
Machine shop Specific Safety
- Due to the high level of technical understanding and cost of the Tormach, there will be extensive training required before use.
- All work shall be secured properly and all loose objects removed from tables before machines are operated.
- Cutters shall be checked for cracks or breaks before mounting and shall be securely mounted before operations are started.
- Operators shall keep head and hands away from cutters when machine is in operation.
- File tangs or other makeshift drifts shall not be used to remove taper shank tools. Proper drifts are available.
- Safety guards shall be placed around any work item extending beyond machine table.
- Milling cutters and other hardened tools shall not be struck with steel hammer. Blocks of wood, rawhide, or copper hammers should be used.
- Proper feeds and speeds shall be selected before operations are started.
- Machines shall be stopped before any attempts are made to measure or to check work.
- Guards and baffles shall be used to protect others from flying chips, oil or coolants.
- Operators shall be sure that cutters and feeds are turning in the proper direction so the cutters will not climb up or jam. Such an accident can cause injury to the work, the machine, and to the operator as well.
Welding shop Specific Safety
- Member is responsible for using welding curtains to protect other people in area from weld flash hazards.
- ALWAYS wear a proper face shield when grinding and a welding helmet when welding.
- ALWAYS wear close-toed shoes.
- ALWAYS wear a long-sleeved, non-flammable shirt such as a welding jacket
- ALWAYS wear proper welding gloves.
- ALWAYS wear ear protection (earplugs or muffs) to prevent sparks from entering your ear canal. An eardrum punctured by a spark will instantly cauterize and never heal.
Fumes
- NEVER weld on or near anything that's been cleaned with a chlorinated hydrocarbon like brake-cleaner. When combined with UV light, chlorinated hydrocarbons can create phosgene gas, which can cause serious injury or death. Ventilation will not prevent poisoning.
- No galvanized (zinc plated) material should be welded without removal of the galvanized coating near the weld zone to protect from poison gas release.
Welding Fumes and Gases Fact Sheet
Fire
- Make sure the weld area is free from all flammable materials such as flammable liquids, paper, etc. Do not wear clothing or gloves that have been exposed to flammable liquids.
Electrocution
- Before turning on a welding machine, make sure there are no puddles of water on the floor around the weld bench or the machine. Make sure the weld machine is dry, including the main box, the torch and the plug.
- You must connect the ground cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to prevent welding current from travelling long, possibly unknown paths, and causing electric shock, sparks and fire hazards.
- There is little risk of fatal electrocution from a properly working MIG weld machine.
Burns
- Welded metal will remain hot for several minutes after it is welded and will not be obvious of the heat retained. In most cases the heat is localized near the weld itself but you cannot tell by looking.
- MIG welding steel will create sparks, so earplugs and full coverage safety glasses should be worn to prevent burns to sensitive tissue.
- Gloves must be worn when welding and handling recently welded material. Deerskin or heavy-duty insulated welding gloves should be used.
- If you burn yourself, immediately douse with cold water: seconds count!
UV Burns
- The light emitted from a weld arc is brighter than that of the sun. Do not look at the arc without wearing a full-faced welding mask with a shade 10 or darker filter plate. Always make sure the weld curtains are in place between the welder(s) and other people in the shop. Be sure to cover any exposed skin, including cuff and collar areas, while welding or observing inside the weld area. The rays from the arc can cause a UV burn much worse than a sunburn.
Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Argon and CO2 are inert, nontoxic gases normally present in the atmosphere. However, if allowed to fill an enclosed area these gases can fully displace breathable air, causing asphyxiation and death. Greater potential danger is the valve being knocked off the cylinder, turning it into a rocket powerful enough to severely injury or kill people and damage equipment and the building itself.
- The following guidelines must be followed at all times:
- Storing
- Cylinders must ALWAYS remain upright and NEVER be placed horizontally.
- Cylinders must be secured with a non-combustible material (metal) to an immovable object to prevent them from falling.
- Moving
- Cylinders must be securely capped.
- Storing
Equipment List
Picture | What | Manufacturer | Model | Power | Status | Expert | How To |
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4 Axis 34" x 9.5" CNC Mill | Tormach | PCNC 1100 | 220 | Working | Curt Gridley | [manual] |
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MIG Autoset Welder | Miller | Millermatic 211 Autoset | 220 | Working | Jeff Eck | File:Miller211 manual.pdf |
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Plasma Cutter | Hypertherm | 30 XP | 220 | Working | Jeff Eck | File:Hypertherm30XP manual.pdf |
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Welding Helmet | Chicago Electric | 91214 | solar | Working | Gavin Rondeau | File:WELDING HELMET.pdf |
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4.5" Angle Grinder | Chicago Electric | 91223 | 110 | Working | Gavin Rondeau | File:ANGLE GRINDER.pdf |
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Combo Shear/Brake/Roller | Central Machinery | 5907 | Working | Working | Gavin Rondeau | |
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Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw | Central Machinery | 93762 | 110 | Working | Gavin Rondeau | File:LAYDOWN BANDSAW.pdf |
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1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander | Chicago Electric | 92158 | 110 | Working | Gavin Rondeau | File:BANDFILE.pdf |
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Bar and Rod Bender | Central Machinery | 38471 | Elbow grease | To Setup | Gavin Rondeau | File:BAR AND ROD BENDER.pdf |
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Tubing Roller | Pittsburgh | 99736 | Working | Setup | Gavin Rondeau | File:99736 tube roller manual.pdf |
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20 Ton Hydraulic Press | Central Machinery | 20 Ton | Working | Setup | Gavin Rondeau | |
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Anvil | Trenton | Made in 1900 | On the Stump | Setup | Gavin Rondeau |