Metalcutting Safety Read before using the tools in this catalog!
Projectile and Fragmentation Hazards: Modern metalcutting operations involve high spindle and cutter speeds and high temperatures and cutting forces. Hot metal chips may fly off the workpiece during metalcutting. Although cutting tools are designed and manufactured to withstand high cutting forces and temperatures, they can sometimes fragment, particularly if they are subjected to over-stress, severe impact, or other abuse. Many variables affect machining operations. It is impossible to cover every specific situation. The technical information included in this catalog and recommendations on machining practices may not apply to your particular operation. As sold and under normal conditions of use, hardmetal products and tools do not present inhalation, ingestion or other chemical hazards. The health hazards relate only to hardmetal powder. Under normal conditions of use, operations involving hardmetal products and tools do not result in the release of hardmetal powder (either in the form of dusts or fumes) and do not present inhalation, ingestion or other chemical hazards. To avoid injury: • Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety goggles, when operating metalcutting machines or working nearby. • Always make sure all machine guards are in place. Breathing and Skin Contact Hazards: Grinding carbide or other advanced cutting tool materials produces dust or mist containing metallic particles. To avoid injury: • If grinding, read the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet and consult General Industry Safety and Health Regulations, Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These safety instructions are general guidelines. Although we have attempted to provide current and accurate information herein, we make no representations regarding the accuracy or the completeness of the information and assume no liability for any loss, damage, or injury of any kind which may result from or arise out of the use of or reliance on the information by any person.
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