Equipment/WarcoMill

Class Red equipment: Do not use without specific training.
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Equipment / Warco Mill

Warco Mill

Summary

The Warco mill can be used to machine objects from a wide range of materials. Training is required before members use the equipment because it is easy for users to damage themselves and the tool. The machine has a table 660 x 152mm that can move 37 cm in the X direction, 15 cm in the Y and 34 in the Z direction.

Owners

• Roger Smith
• Robert Copcutt

Health and Safety

• Power supply to be disconnected when changing tools.
• All cutting tools to be kept in their holders until they are required.
• Waste material/offcuts to be kept clear of work area.
• Equipment will be checked for defects before each use to minimise the risk of possible electrical faults or fire.
• Carbon Dioxide extinguisher to be available for any electrical fires
• Eye protection to be worn when using the equipment.

Training

Training and induction will start with a tour of the tool introducing all its parts. The following points will be covered.

• Keep hands well away from the spinning tools.
• Make sure there is no loose clothing or hair that can be caught in rotating parts.
• Take care to mount the work securely.
• Swarf has sharp edges so clean it away with a brush.

Maintenance

• Clean away all swarf at the end of a work session.