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TO ENSURE SAFE MACHINE OPERATION
1.1 Overview
1.1.1
Instruction Manuals
Each machine is shipped with a variety of built-in safety devices. However,
careless handling of the machine can cause serious accidents. To prevent the
occurrence of such accidents, all programmers and other personnel that deal
with the machine must carefully read the manuals supplied by the NC unit
manufacturer, and equipment manufacturers, before attempting to operate,
maintain, or program the machine.
Because there are so many “things that cannot be done’’ and “things that must
not be done” when using the machine, that is impossible to cover all of them in
the instruction manual. Assume that something is impossible unless the manual
specifically states that “it can be done”.
1.1.2
Machine Installation Precautions
Installation Site
The machine and the NC must not be subject to direct sunlight. Chips, coolant,
and oil must not be splashed on the outside of the machine or the NC unit. The
machine and the NC unit must not be subjected to excessive vibrations.
Ambient Temperature 0 to 35 Degrees Celsius
Ambient Humidity 75% RH or less (without
condensation)
Maintenance space must be secured.
The doors of the machine and the NC unit must be able to be opened without
interference.
Allow space for easy removal of the chip conveyor (if fitted) and the coolant
tank.
The floor must be strong enough to support the machine and must not be
sloped or irregular in any way.
A number of cooling fans are used inside the machine. Therefore, dust and mist
must be kept to a minimum.
Do not put things on the floor around the machine. Keep the floor dry. If coolant
or lubricating oil is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
For machine with table covers which slide to the right, left, backwards and
forwards, carefully check that the covers will not interfere with objects placed
around the machine. Be sure there is enough space for safe machine operation.
