Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
8
Time Required
- Rolling Mill Overview SOP 8 steps
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Introduction
An overview of the Rolling Mill anatomy. What each parts are, and what they do.
Always watch your fingers to make sure they do not get pinched.
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This machine is will produce very strong force between the rollers and gears.
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Remain clear of all moving parts of the machine whenever movement is being used.
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Be especially cautious of pinch points.Always stop the machine before entering its work envelope.
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spins all the roller attached
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It will take some effort, but it should not feel too difficult. If it is, widen the gap between the rollers using the wheel at top (next step).
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Adjusts the space between the top flat rollers
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Use the circular ruler to keep track of how far to turn
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If the handle is too difficult to turn, adjust the size of the opening with this.
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The more you move the wheel between rolls (more ticks), the more difficult turning the handle will be
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The big rollers on the top for flattening metal pieces into a thin(ner) sheet
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Only soft metals allowed (copper, silver, etc). DO NOT USE STEEL (or other hard metals equivalent) as it will scar the rollers
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Watch your fingers as you feed in the metal
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Often used to adjust the size of a rod/stick shaped metal (vs. sheet)
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rolls with the main handle at the same time as the top flat rollers
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the pointer helps to keep track of the ridge size as you work through a piece
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Watch your fingers as you feed your metal piece
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DO NOT USE WITH STEEL (or other hard metal equivalent)
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Tube of industrial lubricant that lives by the rolling mill
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Use on the rollers to ensure smooth rolling every several rolls
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LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY
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