Safety in use of lathe

Remember that you have a duty under the various health and safety regulations already covered in Chapter 1. To avoid the risk of accident Always follow the training provided by your employer  

Ensure splash guard is in position to protect from swarf and metalworking fluid. 

Take great care before engaging automatic feeds and when screwcutting. 

Do not attempt to adjust the coolant supply or remove swarf when the machine is running. 

Always have long hair tied back or in a hairnet. 

Remember that you have a duty under the various 

What is the purpose of the thread-cutting dial during screw-cutting  

Name two pieces of equipment used to prevent long slender workpieces flexing during machining on a centre lathe. 

Why is it essential to have the cutting tool set at the centre height of the workpiece  

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