A metal bending machine is used to create precise folds and angles for enclosures, brackets and components to name a few. LSG Machine Tools would like to take this opportunity to emphasise the importance of safety when operating these machines as well as the risks associated with not using the appropriate protective gear or tools when working with sheet metal.
Know the Ins and Outs of Your Metal Bending Machine
- Whether you are a novice or seasoned professional you must know the metal bending machine you are working with. Whether this entails manuals, one-on-one training or watching tutorials, you need to have the necessary knowledge to operate the machine.
- Always test the placement before placing your sheet metal onto the machine. This will ensure that the metal will be at the correct angle and area.
- Your hands must be kept away from moving parts to avoid serious injury.
- Handle wet metals with care as it could be easy to lose your grip while feeding the material into the metal bending machine.
Common Physical Hazards When Working with Sheet Metal
The most important safety tip that LSG Machine Tools can impart is that general personal protection wear is donned before operating your metal bending machine.
- Once sheet metal has gone through a manufacturing process where it is bent, cut or formed it often has rough edges and burrs. Handling the unfinished metal without the proper hand protection can result in serious cuts and lacerations.
- If the sheet metal comes in contact with an open flame or thermal heat and is handled without the proper tools, it could result in severe skin burns if the right protection wear isn’t used.
- When working with sheet metal small fragments often break off. When breathed in these particulates can gather in the lungs, causing breathing problems or prolonged respiratory illness.
Following LSG Machine Tools’ safety tips and suggestions when operating a metal bending machine will increase operations and reduce possible injuries.
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