W.A.T.T.

World Association of Technology Teachers

On behalf of The World Association of Technology Teachers
V.Ryan 2000 - 2009
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SAFETY - CNC AND MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINES
V.Ryan 2009 World Association of Technology Teachers
By V.Ryan
MANUALLY OPERATED CENTRE LATHE
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COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - MACHINE
SAFETY - CNC AND MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINES
The machine below is a CNC router. Most aspects
of its operation are controlled by a computer. It is
normally used to shape woods and plastics.
The machine below is a manually operated centre
lathe. This is normally used to shape metals, such
as mild steel.
TYPICAL CNC MACHINE MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINE
Two types of machine are shown below, a CNC router and a manually operated centre lathe. Briefly, list
aspects of safety, that must be understood and followed, before operating either machine.
Do you think that there is still a place in a workshop for both computer controlled machines and manually
operated machines? Explain your answer.