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====== Metal Shop ======

The Metal Shop is captain by Chris Santacroce

======Shop Policy======
====General Safety====
  - Members must have completed MAKE Roanoke’s new member orientation before using the Metal Shop.
  - Digital calipers, scales, files, and other simple hand tools are considered Green tools. Use of these tools requires completion of general space, and shop-specific orientations.
  - Micrometers, indicators, and other precision metrology equipment are considered Yellow tools, due to the delicate nature of said equipment, and knowledge requirements for use. Tool-specific competency training must be completed prior to use.
  - All machines in the Metal Shop are considered Red tools. Tool-specific competency & safetytraining must be completed prior to use.
  - Food or drinks are strictly prohibited in the shop.
  - Do not leave chuck keys in the chucks.
  - All files must have handles.
  - Do not take measurements with the machine running.
  - Do not walk away from a running machine.
  - Make sure the machine is stopped before changing speeds/gears/etc..
  - Machines must be allowed to spin down on their own. DO NOT slow/stop a spindle with your hand.
  - Do not clear chips with your hands. Use a brush, tweezers, pliers, or another suitable tool.
  - Do not use compressed air to clear chips from machines, yourself, or others.
  - No mist coolant allowed.
  - Do not attempt to use dull or damaged cutting tools. Place all unusable cutters and inserts in the appropriate container.
  - Long hair must be tied back in such a manner, as to keep it behind your shoulders.
  - Necklaces, hood strings, and the like must be tucked into your shirt, or removed.
  - The following clothing/items are not allowed under any circumstances:
    - Long sleeves
    - Rings
    - Watches
    - Gloves of any kind, including latex/nitrile gloves.
  - Unless performing an operation that requires hearing protection, you must have at least one ear open. Having earbuds in both ears is prohibited.
  - Materials placed in the scrap bin must be deburred.
  - The bench grinder is for ferrous materials only (steel, iron). Grinding soft materials such as aluminum, brass, or plastic can clog the wheel, resulting in a potentially dangerous condition.

====Shop Policy & Courtesy====
  - Clean up after yourself.
  - Mark raw materials whenever possible:
    - Type of material
    - Alloy
    - Heat Treat, if applicable
  - If a piece of material is marked, cut your stock off the end opposite the mark.
  - Do not machine wood or fiberglass.
  - Do not use grinding equipment of any kind on workpieces in machines.
  - Cover or otherwise protect machine ways/slides when cutting hard materials (i.e., hardened steel).
  - Avoid the use of excessively smoky cutting fluids. Use correct PPE as appropriate.
  - Return machines to their default state when you’re finished. Some examples:
    - If you removed the vise from the mill, put it back and tram it in.
    - If you set-over the tailstock on the lathe, re-center it.
    - If you tilted/nodded the mill head, tram it back in.
  - Keep measuring equipment clean, and put away when not in use.
  - Keep the surface plate covered when not in use.
  - Be mindful of others. Do not monopolize machines, and do not touch other’s projects.
  - Do not leave projects on machines when you’re done for the day. The use of fixture plates, sub-vises, and other methods of quickly restoring a setup, is encouraged.
  - Storage of in-progress projects subject to space restrictions and Parking Permit rules, unless otherwise approved by the Shop Captain.
  - If you suspect a measuring instrument is inaccurate or requires calibration, label the instrument as suspect, and inform the Shop Captain.

====== Equipment ======

====Machine Tools====
  * [[bridgeport_series_1|Milling Machine: Bridgeport Series 1 (round ram, M-head)]]
  * [[delta_28_560|Bandsaw: Delta 28-560]]
  * [[mini_lathe|Mini Lathe (7x16)]]
  * [[pantograph_engraver|Pantograph Engraver]]

====Metrology====
  * [[metrology_equipment|Granite surface plate (36"x36")]]
  * [[metrology_equipment|Height gauge]]

====Other Tools====
  * [[bench_grinder|Bench Grinder]]
  * [[drill_bit_sharpener|Drill Bit Sharpener]]