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tools:plastics:clearance [2023/09/24 19:10] – ↷ Page moved and renamed from clearances:plastics_injection_molder_and_shredder to tools:plastics:clearance smartin015tools:plastics:clearance [2024/03/07 16:53] (current) – georgiabc92
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-===== Plastics Injection Molding Proficiency Based Clearance===== +====== Plastics Recycling Clearance ======
-Members who are already proficient in the subject matter may apply to receive a clearance by demonstrating a  +
-core set of skills and knowledge that allow them to safely and effectively use the equipment.+
  
-> Most tools in the shop require clearance before solo use. Each tool is different and most are expensive and/or delicate. +{{section>tools:clearance_template&noheader&nofooter}}
  
-During a Proficiency Based Clearance Instructors will provide Protohaven specific customs and rules for the  +====== Tool Specific Instruction ======
-equipment but will not provide technical instruction on the operation of the hardware, or software. +
- +
-If a member needs to gain additional knowledge or skill they should take a Basic Skills Class to learn the  +
-required skills. +
- +
-The items that will need to be demonstrated to gain the Proficiency Based Clearance are: +
- +
-===== General Shop Rules  ===== +
- +
-==== Be safe ==== +
- +
-  * Understands safety clearances are required as bare minimum. +
-  * Understands equipment must never be left unattended. +
-  * Understands why equipment must be reset after use. +
- +
-==== Take care of the tools ==== +
- +
-  * Will not alter or use equipment beyond limits. +
-  * Will notify when maintenance is needed. +
- +
-==== Keep the shop clean ==== +
- +
-  * Understands importance of cleaning up after oneself. +
-  * Will return borrowed tools to original location. +
-  * Understands anything left outside of your paid monthly or overnight storage may be removed and disposed. +
- +
-===== Personal Protective Equipment ===== +
- +
-  * Knows whether long sleeves can be worn beyond elbows during operation of equipment. +
-  * Knows whether loose clothing & hair may be worn down. +
-  * Knows whether open-toed shoes may be worn. +
-  * Knows whether safety glasses and hearing protection are required during operation. +
-  * Knows whether safety glasses are required when near someone else operating equipment in the workshop.+
  
 ===== Plastic Shredder: Point out the following tool features ===== ===== Plastic Shredder: Point out the following tool features =====
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   * Startup/Cleanup Guide   * Startup/Cleanup Guide
   * E-Stop   * E-Stop
-  * Inlet cover+  * Plunger
   * Forward/reverse lever   * Forward/reverse lever
   * Inlet/hopper and its thumbwheel screws   * Inlet/hopper and its thumbwheel screws
-  * Outlet funnel+  * Outlet
  
 ===== Plastic Dryer: Point out the following tool features ===== ===== Plastic Dryer: Point out the following tool features =====
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   * Maintenance Tag   * Maintenance Tag
   * Startup/Cleanup Guide   * Startup/Cleanup Guide
-  * E-Stop +  * Power switches (Barrel & Nozzle and Heater Plate)
-  * Power Switch+
   * Barrel & Nozzle temperature controllers   * Barrel & Nozzle temperature controllers
   * Barrel   * Barrel
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   * Injection Pressure Selector (black knurled knob)   * Injection Pressure Selector (black knurled knob)
   * Injection control valve (black knob)   * Injection control valve (black knob)
 +  * Injection Speed Control (silver dial on back top)
   * Ram power return (right side, bottom)   * Ram power return (right side, bottom)
   * Elevating spindle (allen key hex nut)   * Elevating spindle (allen key hex nut)
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 ===== Identify & mitigate common hazards ===== ===== Identify & mitigate common hazards =====
  
-  * Dust - keep hopper covered when shredding or dumping plastic - also wear a dust mask when dumping plastic between containers+  * Dust - keep hopper covered when shredding or dumping plastic - also wear a dust mask when grinding plastic or dumping plastic between containers
   * Crushing - do not wear gloves, long sleeves, or other things at the shredder which can get pulled in   * Crushing - do not wear gloves, long sleeves, or other things at the shredder which can get pulled in
   * Burns - use appropriate gloves at injection molder when handling hot plastic and heated molds, and don't touch hot surfaces of plastic dryer   * Burns - use appropriate gloves at injection molder when handling hot plastic and heated molds, and don't touch hot surfaces of plastic dryer
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 ===== Allowable Materials ===== ===== Allowable Materials =====
  
-  * Can name two types of material that are prohibited for use in the plastic shredder +  * Can name two plastics approved for the Plastics Grinder and one unapproved plastic 
-  * Can name two types of material that are prohibited for use in the plastic dryer +  * Can name two plastics approved for the Injection Molder and one unapproved plastic 
-  * Can name two types of material that are prohibited for use in the injection molder+  * Can name two plastics approved for the Dryer 
  
 ===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup ===== ===== Safe Setup/Operation/Cleanup =====
tools/plastics/clearance.1695582626.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/09/24 19:10 by smartin015