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Foredom M.TXBH Bench Motor Rotary Tool

Manufacturer: Foredom
Quantity: 2
Location: Second Floor Prototyping Area
Category: Hand Tools
Operational
Hazard Class 2
Standard Access

Overview

"Foredom rotary tools & flexible shaft machines are built to industrial standards. Flex shafts are used for many jobs including grinding, deburring, carving, engraving, stone setting, and polishing on virtually any material. A complete Foredom flexible shaft machine has a motor that rotates a flexible shaft connected to a precision handpiece, plus – it needs a speed control adjustable by foot or hand."

Technical Details

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    • Access & Hazard Information

    Standard Access

    Members are allowed to use this equipment. Access rules are defined by the equipment’s hazard class. Read the hazard class descriptions.

    Hazard Class 2

    1. Hazards: Minor injuries that can be resolved with first aid kit or ice pack, but potentially requiring additional medical assistance
    2. Power: 0.25-0.5 HP, less than 10 amps, 120 VAC, 18-24V DC, specialized/enclosed CNC machines
    3. Examples: Low to medium power tools. Mid-range powered hand tools, laser cutters, self-standing manual tools (arbor press), low powered CNC mills, routers and lathes (interlocked/enclosed), thermal formers
    4. Access Requirements: Members must attend a training session and pass written and hands-on exams. Improper use will be punished with a verbal warning and a note in the members file and mandatory retraining.
    5. Supervision Requirements: The Makerspace must be open and a makerspace staff member must be present in the facility.