Located in Bay 1 of the shop floor, the metalworking area is home to all activities involving metal, fabrication, welding, abrasive blasting, machining, and much more.

Contacts

Area Steward: Chuck

Reference Materials

Workflow and links to how-to documents for the Plasma Cutter:

https://www.langmuirsystems.com/software

Hazards and Safety

• Crush Hazard (feet). Equipment and materials in the metalworking area are heavy and can seriously injure you if dropped on your feet.
• Moving Parts. Many of our power tools have rotating parts, gears, belts, blades, pulleys, gantries, etc. You should always make sure you have secured loose hair/clothing/accessories at all times. Additionally, do not wear any kind of gloves when using mechanical equipment, due to snagging risks.
• Sharp Implements. Jagged metal, splinters, flechettes. You should be wearing gloves when welding, anyway.
• Fume/Ventilation Hazard. Fine particulate, fumes from paint, stains, and other chemicals, and fumes from other areas may be present. Always use the available dust collection and ventilation systems.
• Hazardous Lasers/Light in use. Always view light through a UV barrier or with UV eye protection (such as a welding hood or UV goggles)
• Non-Flammable Gases in use - Argon. Do not bring other compressed gases (especially flammable gases) into the building. Secure all compressed gas tanks appropriately.
• Wear eye protection (ANSI Z87 preferred) at all times in this area. Additionally, wear welding hoods when welders are in use, or exit the area and remain outside the welding curtains.
• Wear closed-toe shoes at all times in this area.
• Many of our tools make louder than normal noises, so wear hearing protection as needed.
• Wear breathing protection where fumes or fine particulate dust is present.
• Wear gloves when welding and handling rough metal. Do not wear gloves when using the metal lathes or mill.

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