Run Lathe Daily Pre-Op Inspection — Free

Machine Area and General Readiness

Work area is clean, dry, and free of chips, oil, and obstructions critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Lighting is adequate for safe setup and operation

Yes No N/A

Machine shows no visible damage, loose parts, or unusual leaks critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Emergency stop and main controls are accessible and unobstructed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Chuck and Workholding

Chuck key removed from chuck and stored in designated location critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Workpiece is securely clamped and properly seated in the chuck or fixture critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Chuck jaws, faceplate, and mounting hardware are in good condition and properly tightened critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No tools, measuring devices, or loose items are left on the bed, carriage, or cross-slide critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Tool Post and Cutting Tool

Tool post is secure and locked in position critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Cutting tool is sharp, undamaged, and correctly oriented for the operation

Yes No N/A

Tool overhang is minimized and tool height is set appropriately

Yes No N/A

Tool clamping hardware is tight and free of cracks or wear critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Tailstock and Supports

Tailstock is aligned for the setup and locked in position critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Quill is extended only as needed and locked securely critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Center, drill chuck, or other tailstock accessory is properly installed and secure critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Guards, Controls, and Startup Check

Required guards and shields are in place and functional critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Spindle, feed, and direction controls operate normally during a brief no-load check critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Machine stops normally and does not produce unusual vibration, noise, or binding critical (required)

Yes No N/A

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Run: Lathe Daily Pre-Op Inspection

Machine Area and General Readiness

Chuck and Workholding

Tool Post and Cutting Tool

Tailstock and Supports

Guards, Controls, and Startup Check

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