WORK INSTRUCTION

BMI-WI-5711-02 LATHE MACHINE OPERATION

Revision No. : 1
Effective Date: January 1, 2016

Prepared By:

Reviewed By:

Approved by:

Name

Elmer Vercida

Maricel L. Lobis

Lee Ka King

Designation

QC Inspector

Operations Manager

Managing Director

Date

15.12.2015

23.12.2015

29.12.2015

Signature

LATHE MACHINE OPERATION

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BMI-WI-5711-02
DATE
01.01.2016

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this instruction is to have guidelines for Lathe Machine Operation.

SCOPE
This procedure applies to Lathe Machine Operation.

RESPONSIBILITY
3.1

Plant Manager
Oversee the production process on lathe Machine operation.

3.2.

Production Manager
Monitor the activities of Lathe Machining works.

3.3.

Operator
Operator shall be responsible that the machine is in good running condition.

4.

SAFETY MEASURES
4.1

Do not use the machine unless you are authorized or have been instructed in its use
and operation.

4.2

Potential Hazards includes: Debris, Entanglement and Falling objects.

4.3.

Protective Equipment Required: Protective Clothing, Eye Protection, Steel capped

boots and Long hair Restrained.

5.

PRE-OPERATION
5.1

Ensure good housekeeping and do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

5.2

Inspect equipment before use, for damage parts and cords.

5.3

Ensure that lathe bed is free from swarf, tooling required to be laid out for easy
reach.

5.4

Familiarize the emergency stop and feed lever functions.

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LATHE MACHINE OPERATION

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DATE
01.01.2016

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6. OPERATIONAL SAFETY
6.1

Setup work piece so that it is balance in the chuck and secure.

6.3

Remove Chuck key from Chuck and hang on rock.

6.4

Ensure to use sharp tools and cutting fluids (where possible) to reduce friction and
cutting forces.

7.

6.5

Use the correct cutting speed for tool type and material.

6.6

Use swarf hook to remove excess swarf from moving work piece.

6.7

Never leave the lathe running unattended.

HOUSEKEEPING
7.1

Switch off the machine and reset all guards to a fully closed position.

7.2

Place all tools used back where they belong

7.3

Leave the machine in safe, clean and tidy state.

REVISION HISTORY
Rev

Date

By

Reviewed

21.07.2014

Approved

Description
WI 1st establishes
Change

15.12.2015

to

latest

format.

Elmer

Maricel L.

Change the table in front

Vercida

Lobis

page and adding revision

history in last page.

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