| Document ID (ISN) | 38139 |
| CIS number |
82-1242 |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Code of practice - Safeguarding horizontal boring machines |
| Bibliographic information |
Machine Tool Trades Association, 62 Bayswater Road, London W2 3PH, United Kingdom, 1980. 32p. Illus. 31 ref. |
| Abstract |
This code of practice identifies and describes methods of safeguarding horizontal boring machines (including horizontal boring, drilling and milling machines). Sections are devoted to: definitions; design requirements for safeguards; work-holding devices; power systems; coolant and swarf; mist, fumes and dust; lubrication systems; noise; work-area lighting; other general considerations; installation, operation and maintenance instructions; responsibility; safeguarding measures for table-type, planer-type and floor-type horizontal boring machines (machine elements, spindle transmission, feed drives, accessories, etc.); work-area guarding; guarding of automatic tool-changing machines and large horizontal boring machines. Appendices cover: mounting of limit switches; recommended dimensions for platforms and steps; ergonomic data. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety devices; safety engineering; boring machines; machine tools; machinery industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
limit switches; United Kingdom; access to workplaces; work holding devices; safety by design; milling machines; ergonomics; directive; drilling machines |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Machinery and tools
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Metalworking industry
Safety devices
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