ALCAVIL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
REF: ALC-SAFE-01 | REV: 2025
REF: ALC-SAFE-01 | REV: 2025
Safe Handling and Processing Guide
COPPER-BERYLLIUM ALLOYS (CLASS 3 AND 4) • REFERENCE OSHA STANDARD 1910.1024
AS-SUPPLIED CONDITION
Alcavil alloys are supplied in solid form. In this state, the material is completely safe for handling, transport, assembly and storage, and does not require special respiratory protection equipment under normal conditions.
RISK CLASSIFICATION BY PROCESS
LOW RISK General Handling
- Material receiving
- Storage
- Electrode assembly
- Machine installation
- Transport
CAUTION CNC Machining
- Turning
- Milling
- Drilling
- Sawing (Cutting)
*Requires continuous liquid coolant.
HIGH RISK Dust Generation
- Dry sanding
- Grinding / Polishing
- Arc Welding
- Laser Cutting without filter
*Mandatory HEPA extraction required.
MANDATORY WORKSHOP PROTOCOLS
WET MACHINING
Always use flood coolant to encapsulate chips and prevent fine particles from becoming airborne.
Always use flood coolant to encapsulate chips and prevent fine particles from becoming airborne.
COMPRESSED AIR PROHIBITED
Never use compressed air to clean parts or machinery that has processed Copper-Beryllium. Use wet methods (damp cloth) or HEPA-filtered vacuums.
Never use compressed air to clean parts or machinery that has processed Copper-Beryllium. Use wet methods (damp cloth) or HEPA-filtered vacuums.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Operators must wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking after handling processed material.
Operators must wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking after handling processed material.