Metal Mill Quiz

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Metal Mill Quiz

Quiz to demonstrate you understand the safety issues

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The speed of the mill spindle is set by:

Variable speed control

Drive belts and pulleys

Gear box

D.R.O

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For the motor to start (select one or more) *

The mains switch at the wall must be on

The start switch must be pushed

The safety shield must be in front of the chuck

The emergency switch must be out

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The quill lever is used for (select one or more) *

Drilling

Manual tapping

Plunge milling

Surface facing

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How many oil reservoirs must be topped up on the mill?

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When is the mill completely safe to put your hands into whilst powered?

When the motor is not running

When the stop button has been pressed

When the safety shield has been rotated to its open position

When the safety shield is in front of the chuck

What are the two main cuts you can do on a mill?

Chamfer

End cut

Plunge cut

Peripheral cut

The drill chuck is used for two things:

Holding small mill cutters

Using HSS drill bits to drill holes in your work

Manual tapping

Holding fly cutters

When you change chuck, you must?

Wipe the taper to remove all debris

Gently tighten the drawbar to stop the chuck falling out

Secure the belt box lid with its clasp

Smartly insert the chuck to engage its taper

Why should you never use a milling cutter in the drill chuck?

It will damage the chuck

It might cause the taper to disengage

It will damage the tool

It will give poor results

What do you need to check to ensure that the chuck is fitted correctly and safe to use?

The taper is fully engaged and the chuck can't be pulled out

The mill is set to the correct speed for the type of metal in use

The tool is not in contact with anything

The drawbar has been tightened gently

What is the most common accident on milling machines

Operators slipping on oil and debris on the floor

Cutting tools being broken by excessive force

The job coming loose on the table

The cutting tool colliding with the table or vice

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The emergency stop button can be used to:

Stop the chuck each time the work is finished

Stop the mill when running in reverse

If you run out of coolant / lubricant

Stop the mill if a potential or serious situation develops

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When do you need to use the buddy system when using the mill?

When using the mill before your induction

When the person with you has not yet been inducted to the mill

When you are alone in the secure workshop

When there is someone in the woodwork shop

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Once trained when can you use the milling machine? (check all that apply)

When everyone in the metalwork area is wearing safety goggles

When everyone in the metalwork area confirms they are ready for you to use the mill

When you have confirmed that your work area is clear of hazards

When you have arranged a buddy if you are alone in the secure workshop

What are the 6 absolute No-Nos whilst using the mill?Never let:

your chuck or workpiece come loose, start with your tool loose in the chuck, leave your key in the chuck, let your tool hit the vice jaws or table, leave tools on the mill table, hit the emergency-stop while the motor is running

your chuck or workpiece come loose, the mill make a lot of noise, leave your key in the chuck, your tool to hit the vice jaws or table, leave tools on the mill table, hit the emergency-stop while the motor is running

your chuck or workpiece come loose, start with your tool loose in the chuck, leave your key in the chuck, your tool hit the vice jaws or table, start the mill unless your work is firmly secured to the table, look around the safety shield if the mill is running

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