Author Question: Assuming that a drill press operator has selected the proper tool, assured his own safety and ... (Read 18 times)

charchew · **on:** Jul 26, 2018

Assuming that a drill press operator has selected the proper tool, assured his own safety and adequately clamped his workpiece, what other considerations should he make before starting the drill press?

A) Set up the correct speed and feed. Select a cutting tool
B) Make sure he has his foreman's consent
C) Consult a drill feed chart and set the drill RPM. Then calculate the feed per revolution
D) Get lubricating oil, turn on the machine and make a chip. If it is long and and blue, the feed and speed are just right

Question 2

Two of the greatest safety hazards on the pedestal grinder are:

A) Long hair hanging near a rotating wheel and the tool rest and spark guard out of adjustment
B) Not using gloves and having the wrong grade wheel
C) Lack of a properly dressed wheel and rough grinding on a machine reserved for tool
grinding
D) Getting the part too hot so it burns your fingers and using a glazed wheel