Materials Preparation Store Example 1

DT workshop technician based here.

• Try to place in centre of workshop area, on ground floor and with outside access for deliveries
• Try to ensure easy access to workshops - especially Construction and Engineering - ie Vocational areas
• Try to position CAM area adjacent to workshop technician base and any central DT project area

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Note: The light grey shade areas around each machine tool indicate the safety areas which should be left clear between machines. The orange coloured strips alongside the safety areas indicate permissible overlaps between them.

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Description	Code	Notes	Image
Tall Toolcupboard	LFSPF84	used to store technician tools, maintenance equipment plus spares and equipment for staff use only
Timber Rack	FFSTR449	will go down to floor - could be back to back to create an island rack
Sheet Rack	FFSTR323	store sheets vertically - max. sheet size 8' x 4' - self-standing island versions also available
Planer/Thicknesser	FESEQ631	can be positioned alongside circular saw - v. high risk machine - certificated staff use only
Circular Saw	LESEQ297	position in line with doors as shown where possible for both ripping and cross-cutting - v. high risk machine - certificated staff use only
Take-off Table	FESEQ629	essential for circular saws to have - versions available which house dust extraction under
Side Bench	FFFFU47	for technician use - try to position near window
Underbench Tray Unit	FFSTR67	###
Tool Sharpener	FESEQ532	used for grinding wood chisels and plane irons for example - both floor and bench mounted machines available
D/E Tool Grinder	FESEQ600	used to sharpen lathe tools for example - both floor and bench mounted machines available
Flammables Cupboard	LFSTR70	metal cabinet safely to store solvents and other flammable liquids - a range of sizes available.
Chop Saw	LESEQ337	position near metal racks - bench mounted or fixed on floor stand
Shop Vac	LESEQ313	Dust extractor - need also to allow possible space for DT central dust extract system - could be located outside
Bandsaw	FESEQ339	position outside storeroom door as shown where possible to enable staff use without leaving workshop - medium risk machine
Storage shelving	LFSTR234	include shelving unit also if space is available