Metal Shop Tool Certification Checklists for Student Reference

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1	Angle Grinder Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
2	The certification process should start with a grinder without a disc on it. Supervisor should remove the disc before starting if the grinder already has one on it
3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Sparks
6	Entanglement
7	Kickback
8	Sharp edges and burs
9	Hot metal
10	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
11	Safety Glasses
12	Closed toed shoes
13	Non meltable clothes
14	Faceshield for cutoff disc and wire wheels
15	Identify the gard and demonstrate how to adjust it
16	Identify the handle and how to change sides
17	Select an appropriate cutoff disc and correctly attach to grinder
18	Use the cutoff disc to cut a piece of stock (1/2" or equivalent)
19	Ensure use of faceshield
20	Ensure work piece is clamped
21	Work piece is set up as to not project sparks on others
22	Change disc to appropriate grinding disc
23	Grind newly cut pieces to where there are no burs
24	Work piece is set up as to not project sparks on others
25	Ensure work piece is clamped
26	Replace grinding disc with wire wheel or cup
27	Demonstrate use of grinder with wire wheel or cup
28	Ensure work piece is clamped
29	Ensure use of faceshield
30	Put tool and discs away
31	Clean up steel dust

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1	WaterJet Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified. The certification should begin with the waterjet and computer turned off)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Sharp metal or glass
6	Abrassive dust (eyes)
7	Ultra high pressure water
8	Entanglement in gantry (keep fingers and hands away from moving parts)
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10	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
11	Safety Glasses
12	Closed toed shoes
13	Gloves for material handling
14	Student should design and cut a part to be cut from scrap material
15	Have student go through machine start up procedure
16	Turn on water
17	Identify and Turn on the charge pump
18	Identify and turn on the main pump
19	Identify and turn on the table controller
20	Move nozzle off work piece and position between slats approximately 2" above the water
21	Test the nozzle with water only on LOW pressure for at least 20 seconds
22	Test the nozzle with water only on HIGH pressure for at least 20 seconds
23	Test the nozzle with water and abrasive at HIGH pressure for at least 20 seconds
24	Design
25	Find a piece of Scrap metal that can fit a 4"x4" part
26	Use Layout to make a part with multiple features (Total part size should be smaller that 4 square inches"
27	Student should independently create the tool path and .ORD file.
28	Cut the part
29	***Before driving the nozzle, ensure area is clear and onlookers are warned that the gantry will move
30	Appropriately fixture scrap material to be cut
31	Open Make and load the file to be cut
32	Select appropriate material and thickness
33	Understand options for tool offset, peirce settings, and cut settings
34	Set X,Y, and Z zero
35	Check that nozzle will clear clamps and other fixturing
36	Cut part
37	Cut scrap into usable pieces and return to appropriate receptacle
38	Put clamps away
39	Clean Up
40	Purge the nozzle using test, water only, HIGH pressure for 20 seconds minimum
41	Shut down the computer
42	Turn off the table controller
43	Turn off charge pump #2
44	Turn off main pump #3
45	Turn off water valve
46	Clean up and refill garnet
47	Hose out t-slots
48	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
49	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
50	Replace nozzle
51	Clear clogged abrasive line
52	Change water filters

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1	Evolution Metal Mitering Chop Saw Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Kickback / workpiece ejection
6	Contact with Blade
7	Debris
8	Hot metal / Sparks
9	Entanglement
10	Sharp edges / Burrs
11	Noise
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13	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
14	Safety Glasses
15	Closed toed shoes
16	Hearing protection
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18	Identify appropriate materials to be cut
19	Angle iron, square stock, round stock
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21	Student should cut a scrap piece of stock at 3" or less at 90 degrees
22	Inspect the blade for missing/damaged teeth
23	Verify blade is appropriate for workpiece material (aluminum, steel)
24	Clamp material with vertical clamp and front rail clamps
25	Identify proper clamp hardware for different profiles of material (angle, square, round)
26	Proper workpiece needs to be supported by fence on both sides (at least 1/2" of contact with fence on either side)
27	Demonstrate ability to adjust miter gauge to various angles
28	Position saw head to cut material on down-stroke of blade (Fig 10)
29	Clear surrounding area to allow for sparks and hot chips
30	Do not use cutting fluid (saw should be run dry)
31	Start saw at topmost position
32	Allow motor to reach full speed before lowering
33	Demonstrate appropriate cutting speed for material
34	Release trigger at bottom of cut, wait for blade to come to full rest
35	Raise saw head and remove material
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37	Clean Up
38	Sweep metal chips off saw and floor
39	Lower the saw head and lock in 'closed' position with locking pin
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41	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
42	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
43	Replace Blade
44	Remove chips from magnetic debris catch
45	Remove debris from kerf plate / table
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1	MIG Welder Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
2	The certification process should start with a welder that has cables neatly put away with gas and power off.
3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Sparks
6	Hot metal
7	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
8	Safety Glasses
9	Leather closed toed shoes, boots or spats
10	Non flamable/meltable clothes
11	Welding hood (lens 10-13)- Make sure to check battery life of your hood and check for scratches. If the battery is dead or the lens needs replacing Ask a staff for assistance
12	Welding gloves- Inspect Welding Gloves for any Holes before welding If you find a hole, take the gloves out of comission by giving them to a staff
13	Student should weld 2 pieces of scrap stock
14	Turn on gas
15	Turn on power
16	Connect ground
17	Uses appropriate settings
18	Clamps work piece
19	Uses appropriate PPE (gloves, sleeves, long pants, etc)
20	Starts with appropriate stick out, uses welpers to trim wire (do not trim wire by arcing on table)
21	Check surroundings and alert others of welding
22	Clean Up
23	Replace ground clamp and gun
24	Turn off gas
25	Turn off machine
26	Put away clamps
27	Clean spatter off table
28	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
29	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
30	Clean spatter off nozzle
31	Can identify wire size
32	Can identify contact tip size
33	Can replace contact tip with appropriate size replacement
34	Change wire spool
35	Change gas bottle

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1	Lathe Machine Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with bits	The metal lathe should always be used under supervision. Or with the buddy system for Level 5 users
7	Sharp edges and burs	Calculate the appropriated spindle RPM (“speeds and feeds”) for your work material and diameter http://littlemachineshop.com/mobile/speeds_feeds.php
8	Hot metal	Know where the E-stop is located and how to use it
9	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)	Before turning on the machine, verify work piece is securely fastened in chuck or faceplate, and turn the chuck or face plate by hand to make sure there are no interferences
10	Safety Glasses	Take care to not drop tools or work pieces on the ways
11	Closed toed shoes	Take appropriate depths of cut for the material and work piece size
12	Ensure no loose clothes or Jewelry, no watches or bracelets
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14	Student should be able to change gears from high to low and vice versa
15	Student should be able to change RPM
16	Student should face, turn or cut a piece of stock
17	Student should be able to change chuck rotation from counter clockwise to clock wise and vice versa
18	appropriately fixture workpiece
19	correctly install desired tool
20	Choose appropriate tool for the job
21	Choose appropriate RPM
22	Take appropriate depth of cut using appropriate feed rates
23	Student should drill a hole in scrap stock
24	appropriately install drill bit
25	Securely fixture workpiece
26	select appropriate RPM
27	Appropriately adjust feed rate
28	Clean Up
29	Clean chips from ways
30	replace all tools
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32	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
33	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
34	square up vice
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38	Go to the back of the lathe then turn the power switch to the right (should be horizontal in orientation)
39	Select tool and cutting method
40	Calculate cutting speed
41	Adjust machine to appropriate gear using the lever in between the ‘L’ and ‘H’
42	Adjust machine to appropriate rpm using the dial directly below ‘RPM’
43	To rotate your work piece CW pull up on the lever with the red knob
44	To rotate your work piece CCW push down on the lever with the red knob
45	To stop your rotating work piece maneuver the lever with the red knob to the center position (in between the positions of the lever when the work piece is to rotating CW or CCW)
46	Note: In the event of an emergency step on the red bar at the base of the machine.
47	Turn off machine
48	Clean your work area
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57			Take care to not drop tools or work pieces on the ways
58			Take appropriate depths of cut for the material and work piece size

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1	Abrasive Chop Saw Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with Abrasive Wheel
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Hot metal
9	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
10	Safety Glasses
11	Closed toed shoes
12	Hearing protection
13	Student should cut a scrap piece of stock at 3" or less at 90 degrees
14	Do not use for cutting aluminum (use carbide blade instead)
15	Inspect the abrasive cut off wheel for damage, DO NOT USE if damage is observed
16	Demonstrate ability to adjust vise to varius angles
17	Secure work piece in the vice
18	Ensure area is clear for sparks
19	Allow the motor to reach full speed. Slowly lower the wheel into the workpiece using appropriate feed rates
20	Always start the cut gently; do not bang or bump a wheel when starting the cut. For the safest and most efficient cutting, make sure that the cut-off wheel contacts the center of the workpiece. 6.
21	When the cut is complete, raise the wheel completely from the workpiece before releasing the trigger and allowing the motor to stop
22	Allow the work piece to cool before touching it
23	Do not use the sides of the wheel for deburring
24	Clean Up
25	Clean up metal dust
26	Pin the cutting head in the closed position
27	Put saw away (under rolling table and park under fume extractor)
28	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
29	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
30	Replace Blade

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1	Carbide Chop Saw Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with Blade
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Hot metal
9	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
10	Safety Glasses
11	Closed toed shoes
12	Hearing protection
13	Identify appropriate materials to be cut
14	Student should cut a scrap piece of stock at 3" or less at 90 degrees
15	Inspect the blade for missing teeth or damage, DO NOT USE if damage is observed
16	Demonstrate ability to adjust vise to varius angles
17	Postion vice appropriately such that the material is cut on the down stroke of the blade (see figure 10)
18	Secure work piece in the vice
19	Ensure area is clear for sparks/hot chips
20	Do not use cutting fluid, saw should be run dry
21	Allow the motor to reach full speed. Slowly lower the blade into the workpiece using appropriate feed rates
22	slow down just before cut is complete
23	Allow the work piece to cool before touching it
24	Clean Up
25	Clean up metal chips
26	Pin the cutting head in the closed position
27	Put saw away (under rolling table and park under fume extractor)
28	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
29	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
30	Replace Blade

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1	Horizontal Bandsaw Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with blade
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Hot metal
9	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
10	Safety Glasses
11	Closed toed shoes
12	Student should cut a 90 deg. piece of scrap stock at 3"
13	Appropriately adjust miter table
14	Appropriately use hydraulic vales to support saw head
15	Acurately measure and line up work piece
16	Securely clamp workpiece
17	Appropriately adjust feed rate
18	Student should cut a 45 deg. piece of scrap stock at 3"
19	Appropriately adjust miter table
20	Appropriately use hydraulic vales to support saw head
21	Acurately measure and line up work piece
22	Securely clamp workpiece
23	Appropriately adjust feed rate
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25	Clean Up
26	Return head to resting position
27	Clean up any cooling fluid spills using saw dust to absorb liquid then sweep up dust
28	Remove scrap and place in appropriate storage
29	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
30	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
31	Replace blade
32	Appropriately adjust cooling fluid
33	Refill cooling fluid

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1	Belt and Disc Grinder Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with sander
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Work piece catches
9	Hot metal
10	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
11	Safety Glasses
12	Closed toed shoes
13	NO GLOVES
14	Student should debur a piece of scrap stock using Belt Grinder
15	Appropriately adjust table (ensure it is an appropriate distance from belt and at the appropriate angle)
16	Utilizes table to support work piece
17	Do not sand thin sheet metal with out being flat on table
18	Use vise grips for stock shorter than 1"
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20	Student should debur a piece of scrap stock using Disc Grinder
21	Appropriately adjust table (ensure it is an appropriate distance from disc and at the appropriate angle)
22	Identifies and uses the appropriate half of the disc to work on
23	Utilizes table to support work piece
24	Do not sand thin sheet metal with out being flat on table
25	Use vise grips for stock shorter than 1"
26	Clean Up
27	Clean up metal dust
28	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
29	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
30	Replace Belt
31	Replace Disc
32	Square up tables

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1	Vertical Bandsaw Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with blade
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Hot metal
9	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
10	Safety Glasses
11	Closed toed shoes
12	Student should cut a 90 deg. piece of scrap stock at 3"
13	Appropriately adjust vise
14	Appropriately use hydraulic vales to control feed rate
15	Acurately measure and line up work piece
16	Securely clamp workpiece
17	Clean Up
18	Return head to resting position
19	Remove scrap and place in appropriate storage
20	Sweep chips off table and into scrap bin
21	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
22	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
23	Replace blade

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1	Bench Grinder Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with wheels
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Work piece catches
9	Hot metal
10	Sparks
11	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
12	Safety Glasses
13	Closed toed shoes
14	NO GLOVES
15	Student should debur or shape a piece of scrap stock using Bench Grinder
16	Appropriately adjust table (ensure it is an appropriate distance from the grinding wheel at the appropriate angle)
17	Allow wheel to come to full speed before grinding
18	Utilizes table to support work piece
19	Do not grind thin sheet metal with out being flat on table
20	Use vise grips for stock shorter than 1"
21	Never force the workpiece
22	Do not use the side of the wheel
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24	Student should sharpen tungsten using Disc Grinder (to be done in conjunction with TIG certification)
25	Hold tungsten at appropriate angle against rest
26	Rotate tungsten
27	Keep hand clear of end of Tungsten in case of catch
28	Clean Up
29	sweep up metal dust
30	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
31	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
32	Dress wheel
33	Replace wheel

	A	B
1	Drill Press Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with bit
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Work piece catches
9	Hot metal
10	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)
11	Safety Glasses
12	Closed toed shoes
13	NO GLOVES
14	Student should drill multiple holes in scrap material with at least 2 different bits
15	Select appropriate bit
16	Understand how to adjust table (hieght and rotation)
17	Securely fixture work piece
18	Use sacrificial board if fixturing directly to table
19	Understand multiple fixturing methods
20	Select appropriate spindle speed
21	Understand how to adjust spindle speed (this varies depending on the drill press)
22	When to use cutting fluid (metals thicker than 1/8") and how to safely apply it (not while machine is running)
23	understand appropriate quill feed pressure
24	Peck drill to minimize chip length
25	Clear chips using chip brush, not bare hand!
26	Clean Up
27	Remove bit and put it away
28	Sweep chips off table and floor
29	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
30	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting

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1	Milling Machine Certification Checklist (user must successfully perform all tasks under supervision to be certified)
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3	Tasks to perform
4	Identify and discuss safety hazards (can be found on SOP)
5	Entanglement
6	Contact with bits
7	Sharp edges and burs
8	Hot metal
9	Identify Required PPE (can be found on SOP)	https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwaykenrm.com%2Fblogs%2Fclimb-milling-vs-conventional-milling%2F&psig=AOvVaw1EwshrW6tsJoY5ohuoPHoB&ust=1674587408308000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAwQjRxqFwoTCMDh9rCy3vwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
10	Safety Glasses
11	Closed toed shoes
12	Ensure no loose clothes or Jewelry, no watches or bracelets
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14	Student should be able to change gears from high to low and vice versa while machine is OFF
15	Student should be able to change spindle speeds while machine is RUNNING
16	Student should face or mill a slot in a small piece of stock
17	appropriately fixture workpiece
18	correctly install endmill in spindle
19	Choose appropriate end mill
20	Choose appropriate spindle speed
21	Take appropriate depth of cut using appropriate feed rates
22	Student should drill a hole in scrap stock
23	appropriately install drill chuck
24	Securely fixture workpiece
25	select appropriate spindle speed
26	Appropriately adjust feed rate
27	Clean Up
28	Clean chips from vice and table
29	replace all tools (no collets left in spindle)
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31	Additional Checklist for Shop Supervisors
32	Maintenance/Trouble Shooting
33	square up vice