Design Cookbook: Manufacturing Safety

Cookbook Index

The materials available for this project are: aluminium, steel, plastic and wood. General machining guidelines for selected manufacturing processes are given in the next sections. But first, a reminder on safety procedures.

THE WORKSHOP IS AN EYE PROTECTION AREA. PLEASE WEAR YOUR SAFETY GOGGLES.

Before operating any machine please ensure:

1. You are not wearing loose clothing
2. Long hair is tied back
3. The workpiece is securely clamped
4. No open-toed or unsafe shoes (eg. sandals, high heels, etc.)
5. If in doubt, check with the workshop staff before commencing work

Note: Compressed air is potentially dangerous: please use the air line and pneumatic control lines with care.