Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
MIOSHA |
Chapter Part 45. Die Casting |
Part 45. DIE CASTING |
Section 408.14543. Die casting machines; hot and cold chamber types.
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(1) A hot chamber die casting machine shall be equipped with a control or cam operated switch which will prevent operation of the metal injection plunger until the machine is completely closed.
(2) A cold chamber die casting machine shall be equipped with a control which will prevent the injection of molten metal unless the machine is completely closed.
(3) A cold chamber die casting machine having a faulty plunger tip which allows metal to bypass the tip shall not be used until repaired.
(4) An automatic ladler on a cold chamber machine shall be so interlocked that it will ladle or feed only when the plunger is fully returned to the receiving position.
History: 1979 AC.