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Safety Notes

1. Cemented tungsten carbide, coated carbide,
cermet, ceramic, polycrystalline compact (hard
materials) are hard and brittle. Therefore, caution
must be used during cutting operations. During
the cutting operation, tools may be broken due to
thermal shock, excessive tool wear or mishandling
which may cause serious injury to the operator.

2. During operation of the machine, a machine guard,
safety glasses, gloves etc. should always be used to
prevent injury due to hot flying chips, fragmented
cutting tools, broken work pieces, etc.

3. Some cutting tools may have sharp edges. Safety
gloves should always be used when handling these
products.

4. During the cutting operation, high temperature
sparks may be generated by broken tools or chips
and could cause a fire. Precautions must be taken
during machine placement and while using water-
insoluble cutting fluid.
5. When grinding carbide cutting tool materials,
adequate ventilation, respiratory protection mask
and eye protection should be used to protect the
operator from grinding dust injury.

6. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
details on potentially hazardous properties and
substances associated with grinding carbide.
(MSDS sheets are available upon request.)

7. Tungaloy suggests the implementation of well
established safety practices during the use of all
cutting tool products. Tungaloy recommends
compliance with industry safety standards in all
sectors of the work environment.