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== SX3 HiTorque Mill==

Funds for the mill donated from WSP UK ltd

It is a space owned item

Specifications
Drilling Capacity	25mm
End Milling Capacity	25mm
Face Milling Capacity	50mm
Tapping Capacity	12mm
Spindle Stroke	72mm
Throat	235mm
Spindle Taper	R8
Spindle to Table
Distance
(With Guard)	
Head in normal position	30-380mm
Head Tilted at 90°	110mm Minimum
Spindle Speed (Variable)	100-1750 rpm ± 10%
Table Cross Travel	145mm
Table Longitudinal Travel	360mm
Table Size	550x160mm
Effective Table Size	475x204mm
T-Slot Size	12mm (M10 T-Nuts)
Table Drain Hole Thread	M16x1.5
Motor Output	1000w DC
(Brushless Motor)
Input Voltage	220-240VAC 50/60Hz
Overall
Dimensions	Width	765mm
Depth	670mm
Height	990mm
850mm to top of column)
Weight (Net/Gross)	162kg/184kg
Standard Equipment:Drill Chuck and Arbor, Drawbar

==Hackspace specific information==
Activity to take place by milling station
===PPE===
PPE supplied - cover guard on machine.  
Bagged new certified safety glasses are supplied in the social space storage if required, otherwise user to provide own.

===Induction===
Whilst a mill represents a slightly more complicated drill press, there are differences and an induction must be sought prior to its use.

The induction covers:
* Ensuring the area is clear and tidy
* Method of working
* Safe use of tool - Demonstrate safe operation (on/off) of machinery, use of safety buttons. Wearing appropriate PPE
* Basic use of mill and DRO, 
* Use of collets and ensuring tools are fixed firmly.
* Ability to align the clamps and replace clamp.
* Use of cutting fluids
* Cleanup

===Prior to commencement of milling===
* Ensure the mill is free of obstructions (slips trips and falls) and is clean, tidy and does not have loose objects in and around the cutting bed.
* Ensure ways are clear of swarf and use gloves when removing swarf.
* User needs to be aware how sharp swarf can be and not be tempted to remove it from active machinery or parts.

===Completion of milling===
Use of cutting fluids and safe disposal of waste.
Cleanup of work area and return of all tools prior to completion of session.

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