Shaping and cutting plastic materials by machine (bandsaw, drilling, metal centre lathe and moulding trimmer).

The cutting of wood, manufactured boards and plastic sheet to approximate profile using an endless saw blade running on guide wheels.

This short video has been developed to support teachers and technicians in risk assessing the use of a bandsaw in D&T.

Controlling the dust and fumes from shaping and cutting plastic materials by hand and by machine.