Cutting MachinesFoldable Information

DRILL PRESS

Related Terms

Center punch

Cutting Oil

DRILL PRESS

Use

Used to drill holes into or through a piece of metal.

DRILL PRESS

Safety Rules

Secure metal to the table using a clamp.

Remove key from chuck after bit is tight.

Place long end of metal on the left side of the column.

If the piece starts to spin keep the bit held down and turn the machine off.

METAL CUTTING BAND SAW

Related Terms

Horizontal Cutting

Vertical Cutting

Blade Guide

METAL CUTTING BAND SAW

Uses

Used to make straight or slightly curved cuts into metal.

METAL CUTTING BAND SAW

Safety Rules When using the band saw in the horizontal

position make sure to securely clamp the material.

When using the band saw in the vertical position make sure the table is screwed into position.

Do not force the blade into the cut. Let the machine do the work.

METAL LATHE

Related Terms

Facing

Turning

Cross Feed

Compound Feed

METAL LATHE

Uses

Used to turn a cylindrical object down to a smaller diameter.

Used to face the end of a piece to make it flat.

Used to cut threads.

METAL LATHE

Safety Rules

Turn the machine by hand before turning it on.

Secure the material in the chuck then remove the key.

Keep hands clear of moving parts.

Do not stand in front of the chuck when turning on the machine.

ABRASIVE SAW

Related Terms

Ferrous Metal

ABRASIVE SAW

Use

Used to quickly cut ferrous tubing to length.

ABRASIVE SAW

Safety Rules Stand off to the side of the blade before

pulling the power switch.

Make sure the piece is tight in the clamp before cutting.

Pull the saw slowly through the metal.

Used to cut ferrous metals only.

BENCH GRINDER

Related Terms

Tool Rest

Spark arrestor

Wheel dresser

BENCH GRINDER

Uses

Used to sharpen tools

Used to shape metal

BENCH GRINDERSafety Rules

Keep tool rest about 1/8” away from wheel.

Check wheel for cracks before turning on the machine.

Keep spark arrestor and face shields in place.

Used to grind ferrous metal only.

Use wheel dresser as necessary to keep wheel true.

ANGLE GRINDER

Related Terms

Direction of sparks

Location of power cord

ANGLE GRINDER

Uses

Used to sharpen tools or shape metal.

ANGLE GRINDER

Safety Rules Never aim sparks in the direction of people or

flammable materials.

Keep the disc moving on top of the metal. Never hold it in 1 spot.

Do not use the edge of the grinding wheel to grind with.

DISC SANDER

Related Terms

Disc Rotation

Adhesive backed disc

DISC SANDER

Uses

Used to give metal its final shape.

Removes rust or scale

Preps metal for welding.

DISC SANDER

Safety Rules Keep table about 1/8” from the disc.

Keep metal being sanded flat on the table.

Sand only on the downward rotating side of the disc.

After being shut off the disc can be slowed to a stop with a piece of scrap wood pressed against its outer edge.