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This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Metal Lathe|metal lathe]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Metal Lathe|metal lathe]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
 
If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]], [[Tutor::User:Johannes|Johannes]], [[Tutor::User:Luzian|Luzian]]


== Safety ==
== Safety ==
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - face shield.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - no gloves.svg|50px]]


=== Dangers ===
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* rotating chuck
! Dangers !! Precautions
** can easily catch loose clothing, jewellery or hair
|-
* loose work pieces can be thrown at high speeds
| [[File:Danger_-_draw-in.svg|left|50px]] exposed, rotating chuck - can easily catch loose clothing, jewellery or hair ||
* no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung)
* small debris can be thrown towards the user
* cluster of shavings ('rats nests') can be caught by the chuck -> very sharp; quickly rotating object...
** turn off the lathe and remove the shavings before continuing
* shavings (especially steel) are very sharp & hot
* parts of the machine/workpiece can become hot
* autofeed will cause a crash if left unattended!
 
 
=== Precautions ===
 
* wear short sleeved clothing or tight fitting sleeves  
* wear short sleeved clothing or tight fitting sleeves  
* tie long hair together
* tie long hair together
* wear '''[[Personal Protection]]''' but '''not''' [[gloves]], as they might get caught in the rotating parts
* don't wear any kind of jewellery (e.g. rings) as they may get caught in the chuck or trap shavings
** a [[Personal Protection#Face_Shield|face shield]] in addition to [[goggles]] is recommended
* wear '''[[Personal Protection|personal protection]]''' but '''not''' [[gloves]], as they might get caught in the rotating parts
* keep transmission covers closed during operation
|-
| loose workpieces can be thrown at high speeds ||  
* make sure to secure the workpiece properly in the chuck
* make sure to secure the workpiece properly in the chuck
* make sure the tool is secured properly in its holder
** use the appropriate chuck for each workpiece
** use the appropriate chuck for each workpiece
* '''never''' leave the machine unattended, especially when working with autofeed
* make sure the [[Tool Bits|tool bit]] is secured properly in its holder
* regularly remove shavings around the chuck (when machine is turned off)
* never leave the chuck key stuck in the chuck!
* keep transmission covers closed during operation
|-
 
| small debris can be thrown towards the user || a [[Personal Protection#Face_Shield|face shield]] in addition to [[goggles]] is recommended
|-
| cluster of shavings ('rats nests') can be caught by the chuck => very sharp; quickly rotating object... || regularly remove shavings around the chuck (with the machine turned off)
|-
| autofeed will cause a crash if left unattended! || '''never''' leave the machine unattended, especially when working with autofeed
|-
| belt drive will crush your fingers if the motor is tuned on while changing the transmission ratio || to be safe at least turn off the main switch AND the motor-circuit switch if not unplugging the machine
|-
| shavings (especially steel) are very sharp & hot,  parts of the machine/workpiece can become hot || Don't try to remove shavings by hand. Stop the machine and use a pair of pliers or brushes.
|-
| [[File:Danger_-_sudden_start.svg|left|50px]] no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung) || if the power has been lost for whatever reason, always turn the switch "off" before restoring it!
|}


== Demonstration ==
== Demonstration ==
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:


=== Function and Maintenance ===
=== Function of Dials ===
 
* compound slides move 0.2mm per 1/10 of a revolution (1 indent)
** radius reduces twice as much
 


=== Change Gearing ===
=== Change Gearing ===


=== Change and Secure Workpiece ===
=== Change and Secure a Workpiece ===


=== Tooling ===
=== Tooling ===


=== Turning a piece with and without autofeed ===
=== Turning a Piece with and without Autofeed ===


* turn a part to size
* turn a part to size
** outside diameter
** outside diameter
** inside diameter  
** inside diameter  
* dril a hole
* drill a hole
 
=== Cleaning up ===
 
* loosen the belt tension
* unplug the machine
* remove the chips
* cover up the lathe
 
{{Waiting List}}
 


{{Category:Introductions}}
[[Category:Introductions]]

Latest revision as of 23:31, 24 January 2022

This is the content required for an introduction to our metal lathe - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Patrick, Johannes, Luzian

Safety

Personal protection: Protection - goggles.svg Protection - face shield.svg Protection - no gloves.svg

Dangers Precautions
Danger - draw-in.svg
exposed, rotating chuck - can easily catch loose clothing, jewellery or hair
  • wear short sleeved clothing or tight fitting sleeves
  • tie long hair together
  • don't wear any kind of jewellery (e.g. rings) as they may get caught in the chuck or trap shavings
  • wear personal protection but not gloves, as they might get caught in the rotating parts
  • keep transmission covers closed during operation
loose workpieces can be thrown at high speeds
  • make sure to secure the workpiece properly in the chuck
    • use the appropriate chuck for each workpiece
  • make sure the tool bit is secured properly in its holder
  • never leave the chuck key stuck in the chuck!
small debris can be thrown towards the user a face shield in addition to goggles is recommended
cluster of shavings ('rats nests') can be caught by the chuck => very sharp; quickly rotating object... regularly remove shavings around the chuck (with the machine turned off)
autofeed will cause a crash if left unattended! never leave the machine unattended, especially when working with autofeed
belt drive will crush your fingers if the motor is tuned on while changing the transmission ratio to be safe at least turn off the main switch AND the motor-circuit switch if not unplugging the machine
shavings (especially steel) are very sharp & hot, parts of the machine/workpiece can become hot Don't try to remove shavings by hand. Stop the machine and use a pair of pliers or brushes.
Danger - sudden start.svg
no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung)
if the power has been lost for whatever reason, always turn the switch "off" before restoring it!

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

Function of Dials

  • compound slides move 0.2mm per 1/10 of a revolution (1 indent)
    • radius reduces twice as much


Change Gearing

Change and Secure a Workpiece

Tooling

Turning a Piece with and without Autofeed

  • turn a part to size
    • outside diameter
    • inside diameter
  • drill a hole

Cleaning up

  • loosen the belt tension
  • unplug the machine
  • remove the chips
  • cover up the lathe

Waiting List

This introduction takes longer than many others and usually can't be done spontaneously during regular opening times. If you would like to receive it, please add yourself to >> this list << and we will find a good time once a few members are on it!