Machine Tool Preparation

What is one of the main focuses on a general pre use checks on a machine tool?

• making sure the machine tool is in good condition

• check see if you have the correct overalls on

• to make sure you are early for college

name 3 things involved in a machine pre use check

• to check the guarding is ok and fit for purpose

• check emergency stops

• check all interlocks

• check to see if your laces are tied

• make sure you have brought some lunch

​ what personal protective equipment PPE is important for you to wear when operating a machine tool?​ ​

• safety glasses

• sunglasses

• tee shirt and shorts

• safety boots

what are two important things to check when setting up a machine tool?

• quality of fixturing or chuck

• tools holders/pull studs are suitable for the machine

• condition of the stairs

• length of time spent of the machine

what 3 things do you need when working on a CNC machine tool

• NC program

• Route cards

• part drawing

• gloves

• hard hat

When setting a datum on a machine tool, what are two things you need to refer to?

• LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation)

• Reference to drawing and NC program if operating a CNC machine

• Coolant level

• Probe, 3D tester, or center finder

• Empty swarf skip