we may have disabled adults operating, or at least nearby the cnc. other than an emergency stop, does anyone recommend any other safety features we can install (light curtains, flashing/warning lights, safety mat, etc.) that you suggest to improve the safety factor of this machine?
thanks
Tim, training would help increase the safety factor. Anyone that is on the floor regularly should receive some kind of training. That might be a standard operating procedure for observers, and another one for operators. And/Or a short video for them to watch explaining how the machines operate and the safety factors that should be adhered to.
Any one else should either not be allowed in close proximity or literally escorted by someone knowledgeable of the machines operation.
Now saying that, that is just my experience from working in a chemical plant for 30+ years. Safety is a big part and training to the inth degree was essential for anyone operating the equipment.
An example for a electrically driven pump:
A procedure for normal start up, normal shutdown, emergency shut down, start up after maintenance work has been preformed, and shut down to prepare for maintenance work to be preformed.
I realize that might be overkill for a CNC machine, but it should give you something to think about...and you are already thinking about safety.
Hope you find this helpful.
Mike