User Tools

Site Tools


miscellaneous:training-checklists

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision
Previous revision
Last revision Both sides next revision
miscellaneous:training-checklists [2013/06/21 03:11]
dan_dude [Casting & Forging]
miscellaneous:training-checklists [2016/04/06 18:31]
keithm
Line 18: Line 18:
   *don't force-- let the blade cut   *don't force-- let the blade cut
   *cutting curves without breaking the blade   *cutting curves without breaking the blade
 +  *For tight curves, consider using the scroll saw or CNC router instead
  
 ===Table Saw=== ===Table Saw===
Line 44: Line 45:
 ===Planer=== ===Planer===
   *height adjustment   *height adjustment
- 
-===CNC Router=== 
-  *Changing bits 
-  *Clamping supplies in toolbox 
-  *Measure actual thickness of material 
-  *Use a spoilboard 
-  *Mach3 
-  *CamBam 
-  *Electronic touch-off 
-  *Speed control on router (not through Mach3) 
-  *Turning power on/off (separate switch for stepper power) 
  
 ===Router tables?=== ===Router tables?===
 +
 +====CNC Router====
 +  *Prerequisites (Tool chain)
 +    *Mach3, DraftSight, VCarve, Design Spark Mechanical
 +    *CamBam
 +  **Safety
 +     * where not to stand
 +     * PPE (eyes and ears)
 +  *Materials
 +    *Wood, Plastic, Foam - OK
 +    *Metals - NOT OK
 +  *Recommended bits
 +    *2-flute 1/4" spiral up-cut bit - solid carbide
 +  *Setup
 +    *Clean rails
 +    *Changing bits
 +    *Securing your workpiece
 +      *Clamping supplies in toolbox
 +      *Using carpet tape
 +    *Measure actual thickness of material
 +    *Use a spoilboard
 +  *Operation
 +    *Turning on the equipment
 +    *Verifying the step increment
 +    *Verifying depth of cut per pass
 +    *Using the pendant
 +    *Zeroing X, Y, and Z
 +    *Determining tool path is clear
 +    *Vacuum hook-up
 +    *Electronic touch-off
 +    *Speed control on router (not through Mach3)
 +    *Turning power on/off (separate switch for stepper power)
 +    *Starting, pausing and cancelling job
 +  *Cleanup
  
 ====Metal Shop==== ====Metal Shop====
Line 73: Line 97:
   *Don't force-- let the blade cut   *Don't force-- let the blade cut
    
-===Gorton Mill=== 
 ===Bridgeport Mill=== ===Bridgeport Mill===
 +  *See Tom Klein
 +
 +===Gorton Mill===
   *Changing tool bits   *Changing tool bits
     *Spindle lock     *Spindle lock
Line 84: Line 110:
   *DRO   *DRO
   *Put tool bits away-- don't leave them in the machine (easy to forget)   *Put tool bits away-- don't leave them in the machine (easy to forget)
 +  *Don't leave the spindle lock on
    
 ===Small lathe (Central Machinery)=== ===Small lathe (Central Machinery)===
Line 113: Line 140:
  
 ===Hobart welders=== ===Hobart welders===
 +  *Wear eye protection at all times, even if you are watching someone else.
 +    * Space has many welding helmets available for use.
 +    * Do not use the dark green face shields, those are for torch work and will not protect you.
 +  *Wear only natural fabrics: Leather, Cotton, Wool, etc. . .
 +    *Polyester,Acrylic,Nylon,Rayon, and other oil derived fabric will burn when sparked, and fuse into your skin as it burns.
 +  *Cover exposed skin to avoid sunburn.
 +  *Use curtains to avoid flashing users in other parts of the shop.
 +  *Remember to turn on/off gas
 ===Others?=== ===Others?===
  
Line 122: Line 157:
  
 Key Safety Points: Key Safety Points:
 +  *Wear only natural fabrics: Leather, Cotton, Wool, etc. . .
 +    *Polyester,Acrylic,Nylon,Rayon, and other oil derived fabric will burn when sparked, and fuse into your skin as it burns.
   *Turn off the freaking gas when you are done!!!   *Turn off the freaking gas when you are done!!!
   *This means shutting both valves at the tank, and on the manifold!!!   *This means shutting both valves at the tank, and on the manifold!!!
   *Know what leaking propane smells like (rotten eggs).   *Know what leaking propane smells like (rotten eggs).
   *If you smell it, stop working and find the source.   *If you smell it, stop working and find the source.
 +
 +Avoiding Equipment Damage:
 +  * Leave the blower fan running during cool down.
 +  * Be careful not to stab/tear/rip the forge lining, it is fragile.
 +
 ===Casting Furnace=== ===Casting Furnace===
 +  *Designated casting nights occur on alternate Thursdays, if possible schedule a pour around one of those.
 +  *Do not use without supervision from one of the trainers.
 +    *Bred D.
 +    *Matt W.
 +    *Dan J.
 +    *Tom Gr.
 ===Spin caster=== ===Spin caster===
  
 ====Laser Cutters==== ====Laser Cutters====
-?+[[members:LaserCutterTraining|Laser Cutter Training]]
  
 ====3D Printers==== ====3D Printers====
-? +===Makerbot Replicator=== 
 +  * Leveling the plate 
 +  * Unloading and loading filament 
 +  * Cleaning the plate 
 +  * Using Makerware to print 
 +  * Removing completed work from the plate
miscellaneous/training-checklists.txt · Last modified: 2016/04/06 18:35 by keithm