SAFETY - CNC AND MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINES

V.Ryan 2000 - 2009

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SAFETY - CNC AND MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINES

V.Ryan 2009 World Association of Technology Teachers

Two types of machine are shown below, a CNC router and a manually operated centre lathe. Briefly, list
aspects of safety, that must be understood and followed, before operating either machine.

TYPICAL CNC MACHINE

MANUALLY OPERATED MACHINE

The machine below is a CNC router. Most aspects

of its operation are controlled by a computer. It is
normally used to shape woods and plastics.

The machine below is a manually operated centre

lathe. This is normally used to shape metals, such
as mild steel.

By V.Ryan
Boxford

A3 HSR

3D HIGH - SPEED ROUTER

Z+
+

Z-

I/O

X-

Y+
X+

Y-

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BOXFORD
COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - MACHINE

By V.Ryan

MANUALLY OPERATED CENTRE LATHE

Do you think that there is still a place in a workshop for both computer controlled machines and manually
operated machines? Explain your answer.