Durston - List of Rules for Rolling Mill use

	The following is printed with the kind permission of Charles Lewton-Brain.
	LIST OF RULES FOR POWER ROLLING MILL USE Lewton-Brain© 96
1.	Metal must be completely clean and dry. No flux, no oxides.(No water, no moisture, no pickled residue, e.g. Mokume).
2.	No organic roll printing, no sandpaper, no steel.
3.	No roll printing without instructor assistance (they are present).
4.	Sleeves rolled up.
5.	Hair tied back.
6.	No jewellery (remove).
7.	No loose clothing.
8.	No talking while using mill.
9.	No food or drink allowed near mill.
10.	Non-ferrous metals only (no steel).
11.	Instructional and monitored hours only.
12.	Permission slip required after regular class hours.
13.	Oil surfaces before use, clean after use, and re-oil.
14.	Increase pressure in small increments only. Maximum 1/8 turn.
15.	When changing from forward to reverse (vice versa), count to 5 in the clutch position.
16.	Written test and formal instruction a must (required).
17.	Major gauge changes only.
18.	Once the metal is engaged, remove fingers immediately.
	WIRE MILL
19.	When using the wire mill, wire must pass through same hole twice, rotated at 90 degrees.
20.	Increase pressure in very small increments only, maximum 1/8 turn.
21.	Remove burrs and sharp edges before and during rolling (as required).
22.	Replace bag (cover) after use.
23.	Do not open mill jaws too wide.
24.	Always begin with a dead pass.
25.	Do not place fingers within 1 inch of the rolls.
25.	Keep track of the last hole the wire went through on the mill using the indicator needle.
26.	Always anneal metal before and during use (as required).
27.	Do not let metal slide through hands.
28.	Keep eyes on mill while in use.
29.	No taper rolling.
30.	Reach around outside of mill only.
31.	Disengage and leave in clutch position when not using mill.
32.	No horseplay.
33.	Remain seated while using mill.
34.	Read caution sign.
	Note: On the wall next to our power rolling mill at my college we have a photocopy of a rather grisly photograph of a severe, crushing hand injury. It does seem to dissuade students from wanting to use the machine, and it keeps users very sensitive to the dangers of the tool. In the same way a framed poem, picture and hank of hair (described later) over the polishing machines seems to have decreased accidents in the room.

	From Lewton-Brain's book "The Jewlery Workshop Safety Report":
Rolling Mill Safety Notes Rolling mills require maintenance. They should be bagged when not in use, oiled lightly now and then. Oils are a hazard and skin protection or careful hand washing are in order. A mill has to be properly secured to avoid a part coming off suddenly when one is using it-I've seen it happen. Power mills require careful training to use and workers should be tested on the equipment before being allowed to use it.
Rolling Metals Goldsmiths roll wire and sheet in rolling mills. Rolling mills are also used for printing metal with textures and patterns. Rolling mills may be hand cranked or powered.
Hazards:Crushing injuries, cuts, pinch injuries, entrapment in gears and moving parts. Note that power mills are far more dangerous. Oil and lubricant exposure. Electrical hazards with powered mills. See "Rules for Tools." Wire being rolled can flip up unexpectedly and poke into your eye. Rolled metals can have extremely sharp edges, splinters and splits.
Chemical: Oil and lubricant exposure.
Physical: Cuts, pinching and crushing injuries. Powered mills can yank out fingernails by the roots, entrap hair and clothing, and metal sheet can suddenly snap down, crushing the fingers against the sharp-edged base of the mill. Metal and wire being rolled can develop razor-sharp edges which can cause incredibly severe cuts.
Ergonomic: CTDs from production situations. Check working heights, posture, work layout.
Fire: See "Fire Safety Rules" and "Fire Safety." Low, though lubricant storage may pose a fire hazard. Powered mills present electrical fire dangers.
Exposure routes: Physical, some skin contact with lubricants. Eyes if rolling wire.
Safety precautions to use: Never let metal slip through the fingers when rolling. Never wear gloves with a power mill. Tie hair back and wear appropriate clothing to avoid machine entanglement. Maintain the mill well. Have a written and practical test for users of a powered mill to take before they are allowed to use it. Work slowly and carefully. Do not wear jewelry. Do not talk when using a powered mill. Read the mill operating manual a number of times.

Charles Lewton-Brain studied and worked in Europe and North America. He invented the "fold-forming" process, a completely new way working metal using simple tools to rapidly form sheet metal. The British Museum and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have recognized the system as new. He lectures and publishes internationally on his research into the rapid manipulation of metal and it's surface for artistic and manufacturing purposes. He is Jewellery/Metals program head at the Alberta College of Art and Design, writes, exhibits and works in his studio.

Over 500 pages of his writhing are published at: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat


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