Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology SAFETY Lathe Safety ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

OBJECTIVES Understand and discuss the necessity of using correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when operating a lathe. Discuss and review basic machining practices that increase worker safety while operating a lathe. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Make sure you understand instructions and are properly trained before operating a lathe. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Dress appropriately and wear required PPE. Do not wear jewelry. Cover or tie up long hair. Do not wear gloves when operating lathe. Do not wear loose clothing. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Get help when lifting heavy parts or chucks. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Check part frequently when turning between centers. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Turn faceplate or chuck by hand to check for interference before starting machine. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

If chips become tangled, stop machine before removing. Lathe Safety Do not try to remove chips with hands. If chips become tangled, stop machine before removing. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Check cutting tool clearance at end of cut. Lathe Safety Check cutting tool clearance at end of cut. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Move cutting tool clear of work area before repositioning the part. Lathe Safety Move cutting tool clear of work area before repositioning the part. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Avoid talking to coworkers while running a lathe or any other machine tool. A monkey walks into a bar … Did you see that … ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Always remove chuck key from chuck when not specifically using key. Lathe Safety Always remove chuck key from chuck when not specifically using key. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Tools should never be placed on the bed ways. Lathe Safety Tools should never be placed on the bed ways. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety When filing in a lathe, files must be equipped with appropriate handles. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

If any odd noise or vibration develops, stop machine and get help. Lathe Safety If any odd noise or vibration develops, stop machine and get help. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Remove sharp corners & burrs from parts before removing from machine. Lathe Safety Remove sharp corners & burrs from parts before removing from machine. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Never clean machine or yourself with compressed air-gun. Lathe Safety Never clean machine or yourself with compressed air-gun. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Do not place hands on parts or chucks while turning in the lathe. Lathe Safety Do not place hands on parts or chucks while turning in the lathe. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Do not leave lathe unattended while it is running. Lathe Safety Do not leave lathe unattended while it is running. ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Review When operating a lathe, what must the operator avoid wearing? When lifting heavy parts and or lathe chucks, you must: A) Breath deeply and grunt B) Get help When machining between centers you must check part frequently. True or False Never turn chuck or faceplate by hand before turning on machine. True or False When measuring a part that is being turned in the lathe: A) always use a micrometer B) stop machine first C) make sure part is held tightly D) do it quickly Do Not attempt to remove turnings/chips with your hands. A) True or false To safely remove chips from the lathe you must always: A) use a rag B) shut off machine first C) get help ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lathe Safety Review It is not always necessary to check tool clearance at the end of a cut. True or False Move cutting tool away from part before repositioning part. When operating any machine tool, you must avoid talking: A) when machine is running B) only when feed is engaged C) when working on precision parts The chuck key can be left in a lathe chuck: A) when reaching for coffee cup B) when measuring C) never Only small tools can be placed on bed ways. If any unusual noise or vibration develops A) Finish cut before stopping machine B) increase RPMs C) stop machine and get help ©Ronald C. Schwartz/Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

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