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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK VMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
1.4 Safety Precautions
1.
Do not operate this machine before the TRAK VMC Installation, Maintenance, Service and Parts
List Manual, and ProtoTRAK VMC Programming, Operating & Care Manual have been studied and
understood.
2.
Do not run this machine without knowing the function of every control key, button, knob, or
handle. Ask your supervisor or a qualified instructor for help when needed.
3.
Protect your eyes. Wear approved safety glasses (with side shields) at all times.
4.
Don't get caught in moving parts. Before operating this machine remove all jewelry including
watches and rings, neckties, and any loose-fitting clothing.
5.
Keep your hair away from moving parts. Wear adequate safety headgear.
6.
Protect your feet. Wear safety shoes with oil-resistant, anti-skid soles, and steel toes.
7.
Take off gloves before you start the machine. Gloves are easily caught in moving parts.
8.
Remove all tools (wrenches, chuck keys, etc.) from the machine before you start. Loose items
can become dangerous flying projectiles.
9.
Never operate a milling machine after consuming alcoholic beverages, or taking strong
medication, or while using non-prescription drugs.
10.
Protect your hands. Stop the machine spindle and ensure that the CNC control is in the stop
mode:
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Before changing tools
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Before changing parts
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Before you clear away the chips, oil or coolant. Always use a chip scraper or brush
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Before you make an adjustment to the part, fixture, coolant nozzle or take measurements
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Before you open safeguards (protective shields, etc.). Never reach for the part, tool, or
fixture around a safeguard.
11.
Protect your eyes and the machine as well. Don't use compressed air to remove the chips or
clean the machine.
12.
Disconnect power to the machine before you change belts, pulley, and gears.
13.
Keep work areas well lighted. Ask for additional light if needed.
14.
Do not lean on the machine while it is running.
15.
Prevent slippage. Keep the work area dry and clean. Remove the chips, oil, coolant and
obstacles of any kind around the machine.
16.
Avoid getting pinched in places where the table, saddle, tool changer or spindle head create
"pinch points" while in motion.
17.
Securely clamp and properly locate the workpiece in the vise, on the table, or in the fixture. Use
stop blocks to prevent objects from flying loose. Use proper holding clamping attachments and
position them clear of the tool path.
18.
Use correct cutting parameters (speed, feed, depth, and width of cut) in order to prevent tool
breakage.
19.
Use proper cutting tools for the job. Pay attention to the rotation of the spindle: Left hand tool
for counterclockwise rotation of spindle, and right hand tool for clockwise rotation of spindle.
20.
After an emergency stop, release the E-stop and press the power reset button for 2 seconds to
turn the servos back on.
21.
Prevent damage to the workpiece or the cutting tool. Never start the machine (including the
rotation of the spindle) if the tool is in contact with the part.
22.
Check the direction (+ or -) of movement of the table, saddle, and quill when using the jog or
power feed or ram out.
