Machine Safety

A few members have raised concerns about having advanced safety interlocks for big cnc machines such as the YAG and the new sheet cnc router. I don’t have time to pursue this but I’ve done some basic research and please find the links below for further discussion:

CNC Machine Safety – Lowell Corporation

The Three Types of Safety Hazards in CNC Machine Shops

wcms_164653.pdf

Heavy-Duty, Pressure-Sensitive, Laminate Safety Mats

Safety Floor Mats - Sensor Measurement

Safety Light Curtain Australia - Sensor Measurement

Safety Light Beams - Sensor Measurement

Omron Light Curtain
http://www.omron-ap.com/solutions/auto/safety-light-curtain/solution.asp

Safety Contact Edges - Safety Bumpers - Grainger Industrial Supply