3.2 BASIC MACHINE POWER OFF - BASIC LATHE OPERATOR

When we turn a piece of material in a lathe, the cutting tool creates small pieces of metal, also known as_____.

Chips

If the machine is going to sit idle for an extended period of time, it is important to ___________.

Coat the unpainted surfaces on the inside of the machine with a rust preventive

When leaning into the machine and using compressed air to clear chips, which button should you always make sure is pushed:

E-Stop

At the end of a long day or week, we are all tired. It is okay to leave without cleaning your work area.

False

If the coolant level is low, it is fine to add just straight water to fill up the tank.

False

If you are running material that creates long, stringy chips, it is best to run the chip conveyor less frequently. Large intervals between conveyor operation will help remove this type of chip.

False

At the end of the day, it is important to clean the machine. When clearing the inside of the machine of chips, we jog the turret back and forth to clean the way covers, tools, and turret. What button do you press to jog the turret in the Z-axis?

Hand Jog button

Before you leave the shop for the night, you should always prepare the machine for the following day's work.

True

In many cases, the last step of the day at the machine will be to press Power Off. However, some shop supervisors may also want you to go to the back of the machine and turn off the main circuit breaker.

True

It is a good idea to check the coolant level in the coolant tank before going home at the end of your shift.

True

The mechanical device that is commonly found in a lathe to remove the chips is called a chip conveyor:

True